Powell for President: A Democratic Run Worth The Hype
The column argues Powell could be a transformative Democratic candidate, noting his military fame and charisma. It weighs GOP obstacles from Limbaugh to Buchanan and suggests Powell might appeal to independents, but questions Clinton's grip and the odds of a Chicago 1968 style convention.
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Earth Year: A Bold Call Beyond Earth Day
Michael Glantz of the National Center for Atmospheric Research argues for treating 1999 as Earth Year to intensify environmental action beyond the annual Earth Day observance. He urges a sustained, millennium-spanning effort to protect the planet for future generations.
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Desire for daughters amid China's gender bias and birth practices
Barbara Brotman explores the hardship of female births in China and across Asia, noting population controls and son preference. The piece shares personal narratives of mothers longing for daughters, including Marguerite Hohman in Ohio and friends in New York, underscoring emotional impact and social dynamics.
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Ohio
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