Do Third Parties Matter In The 2004 Election
The piece notes minor U.S. parties influence elections. It cites Ross Perot’s 1992 19 percent showing and Ralph Nader’s 2000 2.7 percent as potential spoilers. Nader runs again independent with Reform Party endorsement. Democrats fear he could siphon votes from John Kerry.
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Socialist Workers
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George W. Bush
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Coverage of Bush Kerry Nader Third-Party Candidates
A reader prompt explores how media coverage treats Bush and Kerry versus Nader and other third parties. It asks whether news should focus more on third parties, compares major party stands, and considers Naders impact on the election and whether third-party candidates deserve debate participation.
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Parade Classroom
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Ways to Get Involved in the Election
The article outlines several avenues for participation including volunteering with political campaigns, attending town hall meetings, and joining local party committees. It notes youth and community groups can support voter outreach and canvassing efforts. It also mentions contributing to voter education drives and helping register neighbors.
Election newspaper activities and voteabulary guide
A classroom plan outlines collecting candidate articles for a votebook or bulletin board, highlighting discussed issues, and tallying mentions over a period. Students draft two letters to the editor endorsing a candidate with reasons. The side defines voteabulary terms such as convention platform and ticket.
North Korea explosion described as a nuclear test
A government statement labeled the incident a nuclear weapons test amid a series of regional tensions. It notes the event prompted international concern and calls for restraint from involved parties.
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North Korea
Summer Intern Erin Schumacher Studies UFOs at JPL
Erin Schumacher, a 16 year old from Redondo Beach, CA, joined NASA SHARP at JPL in Pasadena to examine MISR satellite images for flashes from ground surfaces. She worked with MISR scientists to locate possible reflections amid solar farms, glass structures, and other ground features, noting several flashes traced to man made sources.
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