Republican politicians are wringing their hands over the gaping gender gap exposed in the November 5 election. A big double-digit spread separated the votes of men and women for Republican versus Democratic candidates. … [Read more...] about What Caused the Gender Gap?
The Presidential Debate We Didn’t Have
The presidential campaign has generated a lot of talk about moving America into the 21st century. But neither candidate addressed the fundamental issue: Will average Americans then enjoy a higher or a lower standard of living? … [Read more...] about The Presidential Debate We Didn’t Have
Dole Learned Something During The Primaries
Bob Dole's acceptance speech in San Diego proved that, contrary to the old adage, you can teach an old dog new tricks. He showed that he learned something from his defeat in the New Hampshire primary. Here's what Dole said: … [Read more...] about Dole Learned Something During The Primaries
The Nea Stages a Clinton Rally
It's hard to see how the Democratic National Convention in August could be any more exciting for Bill Clinton than the annual convention of the National Education Association held over the Fourth of July weekend. The NEA Convention had … [Read more...] about The Nea Stages a Clinton Rally
The Great Awakening About Jobs
When Bob Dole said in New Hampshire, "I didn't realize that jobs and trade and what makes America work would become a big issue in the last few days of this campaign," he revealed the cloistered mindset of government officials who have relative job … [Read more...] about The Great Awakening About Jobs
Games and Tricks of the New World Order
It's becoming clear that "New World Order" is not just a fantasy of conspiracy-minded rightwingers. President George Bush popularized its use in 1990 in order to legitimize the Gulf War by resuscitating the then-moribund United Nations. Like … [Read more...] about Games and Tricks of the New World Order
The Feminists Seek Unfair and Unattainable Goals
The aging feminist leaders gathered in Washington earlier this month amid self-doubts about whether they are relevant any more. "We want to end this discussion about the death of feminism," proclaimed the organizer of this Feminist Expo '96 and its … [Read more...] about The Feminists Seek Unfair and Unattainable Goals
Affirmative Action Is on the Way Out
When even the head of the Democratic Leadership Council (DLC) says that Affirmative Action on the basis of race and sex is "patently unfair" and has helped lead to a breakdown of society, you know that reverse discrimination practices are doomed. … [Read more...] about Affirmative Action Is on the Way Out
Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Feminist World View — July 1993
Yes, It’s Time For Finger Pointing — November 1992
