American Election Procedures — January 1976
Churches and Capitalism
The National Council of Churches took some gratuitous swipes at capitalism recently when it sponsored a gathering called "An Ecumenical Consultation on Domestic Hunger." The delegates announced their belief that "a basic contradiction exists between … [Read more...] about Churches and Capitalism
Short Work Weeks
When federal, state or local governments are faced with the awful necessity of cutting down expenditures, their customary reaction is to cut off essential services first, so as to force the taxpayers to cough up more money. It was a breath of fresh … [Read more...] about Short Work Weeks
Christmas Message
The Angel Gabriel said to the virgin engaged to Joseph the carpenter: "Hail, Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women. You shall conceive and bring forth a Son, and shall call his name Jesus." Mary said to the angel, … [Read more...] about Christmas Message
The Problem of the Supreme Court — December 1975
Supreme Court Appointment
Article II of the U.S. Constitution authorizes the President to appoint Supreme Court Justices "with the advice and consent of the Senate." Unfortunately, the Senate has not always done its duty in this regard. For example, when President Franklin … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Appointment
Thanksgiving Thanks
The United States will soon celebrate its 200th birthday, but our observance of Thanksgiving Day is 352 years old. It offers a good opportunity for each of us to count our blessings of living in the freest and most prosperous nation the world has … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Thanks
Tax Deduction for Schools
Do you know that, if you put your child in a child-care center or in a nursery school, you may deduct up to $4,800 a year on your federal income tax, but if you send your child to a private school, you are not permitted to deduct even. one … [Read more...] about Tax Deduction for Schools
Will E.R.A. Make Child-Care The State’s Job? — November 1975
