Issues

Tobacco Lobby Political Influence on US State Legislatures in the 1990s Tobacco Lobby Political Influence on US State Legislatures in the 1990s- Research paper examines recently released tobacco industry documents, examines how the industry advanced a… Tobacco Institute Llobbying at the State and Local Levels of Government in the 1990s Tobacco Institute Llobbying at the State and Local Levels of Government in the 1990s- Paper in scientific journal examines money spent, purposes, and effectiveness of tobacco indu… Tobacco Money Buys Votes Tobacco Money Buys Votes- Common Cause Florida report examines how the tobacco industry uses campaign contributions to influence the legislative process in Florida. Tobacco and Its Money Have Minority Allies in New York Tobacco and Its Money Have Minority Allies in New York- New York Times article covers Philip Morris and R. J. Reyolds money in Black and Hispanic organizations, and its influence … Philip Morris and Gifts to Legislators Philip Morris and Gifts to Legislators- Short article on money and gifts accepted by Virginia legislators from Philip Morris, and pending tobacco issues before the Virginia legisl… Tobacco Industry Power and Influence in Florida Tobacco Industry Power and Influence in Florida- Summary of recent research. How to Protect the Homeland How to Protect the Homeland- The danger in the rhetoric is that the new Office of Homeland Defense may be structured like a military organization. Restore the Skyline, but Do It the New York Way Restore the Skyline, but Do It the New York Way- Civic symbols are crucial at times like this. But just how do we go about making the skyline whole? Federal Help for New York City Federal Help for New York City- Pataki's economic plan is too diffuse to generate the kind of support that can be realistically expected from Washington. The Case Against bin Laden The Case Against bin Laden- Why the alleged evidence should be believed. Terrorism and Immigration Terrorism and Immigration- The best way to preserve the American people's commitment to keeping their doors open to the world is to crack down on lax enforcement of the immigratio… Show the Evidence Show the Evidence- No actual evidence has been made public. A Looming New York Fiscal Crisis A Looming New York Fiscal Crisis- The New York economy, already shaky before the terrorist attacks, is headed for an aftershock that could produce the biggest budget crisis since … Sharing the Evidence on Terror Sharing the Evidence on Terror- Sharing some of the evidence linking Osama bin Laden to the terrorist attacks would help build stronger international support for the campaign agai… Eastern Middle School Eastern Middle School- It occurred to me how much the Islamic terrorists who just hit America do not understand about America. New Fears, New Alliances New Fears, New Alliances- The United States has adopted an entirely new foreign policy. An Outpouring of Dollars An Outpouring of Dollars- Without careful coordination between charities, there is a real danger of waste and duplication of effort. Cultural Predictions in the Wake of the Terrorist Attack Cultural Predictions in the Wake of the Terrorist Attack- Picturing the near- and long-term consequences. Illusions and the Normal Life Illusions and the Normal Life- If parts of our "way of life" survive, they will do so because of conscious work, struggle and resistance. Into an Unknowable Future Into an Unknowable Future- Editorial by Tom Brokaw. All Is Not Changed All Is Not Changed- We have no cause to wallow in what is becoming a fashionable dread, and no reason to assume the doom of our personal security and national prosperity. The Specter of Biological Terror The Specter of Biological Terror- The terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon have ratcheted up fears that an even more terrible assault could lie ahead - thi… Leading America Beyond Fear Leading America Beyond Fear- Above the tragic din, at the very highest levels of government, have come the essential voices of sanity. Finances of Terror Finances of Terror- Organizing the hijacking of the planes that crashed into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon took significant sums of money. The Ultimate Enemy The Ultimate Enemy- Warns that Iraq may be involved in the attacks. The Home Front: Security and Liberty The Home Front: Security and Liberty- Many of the Bush administration's proposals to strengthen the federal government's ability to prosecute terrorists would reduce constitutiona… Tom Ridge's Task Tom Ridge's Task- The head of the new Office of Homeland Defense, Tom Ridge, has a daunting challenge. Calibrating the Use of Force Calibrating the Use of Force- Bush must design a measured and precise battle plan. New York Loves America New York Loves America- Concerned Americans want to know how they can help. The answer is simple: New York City needs visitors. Mr. Bush's Most Important Speech Mr. Bush's Most Important Speech- President Bush summoned a shaken but determined nation last night to wage a global struggle against terrorism. Politics Is Adjourned Politics Is Adjourned- Narrow partisan considerations should be sidelined, but basic principles, such as fairness in the way sacrifice is demanded, should not. An Imbalance of Power: Afghanistan's Deceptive Strengths An Imbalance of Power: Afghanistan's Deceptive Strengths- As an environment for military conflict, Afghanistan is virtually impervious to American power. Wartime Rhetoric Wartime Rhetoric- What the country needs from the president right now is consistency, in both message and tone. Rescuing the Airlines Rescuing the Airlines- Congress needs to provide a relief package that will prevent our nation's airlines from going out of business. Wall Street Returns Wall Street Returns- The market's relatively restrained reaction reflects a heartening belief that the terrorist attack has done no irreparable harm to the economy or its foundati… Securing the Skies Securing the Skies- To ensure that the freedom to travel is preserved, the rules and expectations of flying have to change. 'The Birds Are on Fire' 'The Birds Are on Fire'- The tragedy has produced scores of stories about people whose cool heads and courage saved lives, including public-school teachers. The Big Terrible The Big Terrible- We need the help of the moderate Arab states to fight this war. President Bush's First Win President Bush's First Win- In its greatest hour of need, New York City must be grateful that President Bush rose to the occasion, and demonstrated that he is president of the ent… Intelligence and Terrorism Intelligence and Terrorism- The rush has already begun to "unshackle" the Central Intelligence Agency and its fellow spy agencies so that they can better combat terrorism. But any… War Without Illusions War Without Illusions- Bush must design an effective battle plan and couple it with a skillful diplomatic campaign that sustains strong international support. Beware Unintended Results Beware Unintended Results- There is no way to reason with people who think they will go directly to heaven if they kill Americans. Paying the Price Paying the Price- Why did we leave ourselves so vulnerable? In for the Long Haul In for the Long Haul- Americans now live a state of war against an irrational, vengeful and elusive enemy. The Modernity of Evil The Modernity of Evil- We have been jolted by the terror inflicted by a handful of guys with box cutters and plastic knives. Will this be enough to make President Bush abandon his… Rendezvous With Afghanistan Rendezvous With Afghanistan- As the United States embarks on what could well be a collision course with Afghanistan, President Bush will have no margin for error. Mayor of the Moment Mayor of the Moment- Mayor Rudolph Giuliani became the leader New York City needed in its worst moment. The Necessary Courage The Necessary Courage- New Yorkers have shown that we have it in us to be brave when bravery is needed. Allies Against Terror Allies Against Terror- If the United States is to combat terrorism effectively in the weeks ahead it will have to act in concert with other nations, including a number of Islamic … Demands of Leadership Demands of Leadership- The United States needs to see its president ready to make tough decisions for the right reasons.