President Carter has been cutting down on the White House fleet of jet planes, limousine service, newspaper subscriptions, television sets, and thennostat settings. Unfortunately, none of those items will make a dent in the Federal … [Read more...] about WHO PAYS FOR INFLATION?
Chile’s Gift to the West?
The government of Chile, which has taken some brickbats from the world's press during the past year, is entitled to our thanks for working out the deal under which Vladimir Bukovsky was granted his freedom from imprisonment in the Soviet Union. … [Read more...] about Chile’s Gift to the West?
Harold Brown Appointment
Harold Brown, former Secretary of the Air Force and now president of California Institute of Technology, has emerged as one of the few controversial appointees in Jimmy Carter's Cabinet. The military hardliners are critical of him because of his … [Read more...] about Harold Brown Appointment
SECULAR HUMANISM
Most Congressional bills or amendments that pass one House but are not voted on in the other House die quietly without further controversy. An exception to this rule is an amendment to the educationbill proposed by Congressman John Conlan which would … [Read more...] about SECULAR HUMANISM
Platform Comparisons
Contrary to the popular belief that national party platforms tend to blur rather than clarify the differences between the two major political parties, and are so vague that they don't mean much anyway, the 1976 party platforms offer the voters a … [Read more...] about Platform Comparisons
The Anti-Abortion Constituency
The speeches that placed the name of Ellen McCormick in nomination for president at the Democratic National Convention make it clear that the Republican who has the best chance to defeat Jimmy Carter is Ronald Reagan. The long string of successes … [Read more...] about The Anti-Abortion Constituency
THE ANTI-ABORTION CONSTITUENCY
The speeches that placed the name of Ellen McCormick in nomination for president at the Democratic National Convention make it clear that the Republican who has the best chance to defeat Jimmy Carter is Ronald Reagan. The long string of successes … [Read more...] about THE ANTI-ABORTION CONSTITUENCY
Meaning of the Bicentennial
Do you know what we will be celebrating the Bicentennial of on July 4, 1976? The start or finish of the American Revolution? The writing or ratification of the U.S. Constitution or the Bill of Rights? The Boston Tea Party? The Battles of Bunker Hill, … [Read more...] about Meaning of the Bicentennial
Dropping Out of Motherhood
Like most college graduates, I receive a magazine sent regularly with the compliments of my alma mater. The current issue of the 'Radcliffe Quarterly" presents statistics which show that, whereas all young women are having fewer children, four-year … [Read more...] about Dropping Out of Motherhood
Danger From Mexico
"Don't worry, the Reds are still 90 miles away"was the sarcastic slogan of the 1960s designed to focus attention on the stupidity of our State Department, first, in supporting Fidel Castro's takeover of Cuba, second, in withdrawing air and sea … [Read more...] about Danger From Mexico