In a recent column I discussed a new Washington Post survey which underscored the breadth of police racial profiling—the stopping[…]
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End 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 moreAre You Saved?
How many times I’ve been asked this question. Frankly, it annoys me to no end. But to keep the peace[…]
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 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 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[…]
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 moreBOND Calls For Immediate Halt To Federal Executions
Julian Bond, Chairman of the Board, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), called on President Bush to[…]
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 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[…]
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