Living up to campaign promises, President Bush recently appointed a commission to develop a formal plan to privatize the Social[…]
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Reducing the Problem of Racial Profiling
In a recent column I discussed a new Washington Post survey which underscored the breadth of police racial profiling—the stopping[…]
Read moreToy Industry Clams Up About Chemicals, USA Today Ad Shows
Mickey Mouse, Bulwinkle and Mr. Potato Head posed recently in the classic “hear no evil, see no evil, speak no[…]
Read moreEnd the Death Penalty
That Timothy McVeigh was a despicable human being, a deluded, self-indulgent coward, a traitor and a murderer is beyond dispute. […]
Read moreASPCA Releases Letter Regarding Iams Pet Food
Following the acquisition of The Iams Company by Procter and Gamble (Sept. 1999), some pet owners and enthusiasts raised questions[…]
Read moreRethinking The Hot Dog
By Paula Moore Every summer, Americans scarf down more than 5 billion hot dogs–enough wieners to circle the Earth about[…]
Read moreHRC Urges Adoption Of Satcher Report Which Is A Responsible, Realistic And Scientifically-Based Approach To Sex Education
On June 28th The Human Rights Campaign endorsed the key findings in Surgeon General David Satcher’s comprehensive report on sex[…]
Read moreSouthern California Faces Increased Threat From Global Warming
A report released on June 19th by Environmental Defense paints a sobering picture of the potentially severe consequences of global[…]
Read moreSan Francisco’s Pioneering Domestic Partner Benefits Law Upheld By Federal Appeal Court
A decision by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upholding San Francisco’s equal benefits law will have far-reaching effects[…]
Read moreEnvironmental Defense Calls Study of Starlink Corn Unscientific
On June 13th the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released the results of an investigation with the Food[…]
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