Political Spectacle (Column)
Displaying 1 - 36 of 36 in reverse chronological order
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1 | Surround yourself with people who challenge you Northern Iowan 96:55, p.8 |
Our arguments, thoughts, and evidence should be defended as well as our personal experiences. | |
2 | Health care crisis lies in Clinton's hands Northern Iowan 96:51, p.6 |
Believes US needs some major health care reform efforts. | |
3 | Instead of talking about change, fight for your risks Northern Iowan 96:49, p.5 |
Feels the student body at UNI is uninterested and uninvolved in doing anything about political or social change. | |
4 | Flag burning: First Amendment right to freedom of speech Northern Iowan 96:47, p.6 |
Believes that the burning of the flag is a political statement. Yet there is controversy over whether it should be outlawed. | |
5 | Sanctions severely affect innocent civilians Northern Iowan 96:45, p.6 |
Describes economic sanctions and their impact on Iraq. | |
6 | Political 'princes' win majority of presidential primaries Northern Iowan 96:44, p.6 |
Observations on the 2000 presidential campaign. | |
7 | Uncontrolled censorship comes at cost to women Northern Iowan 96:42, p.5 |
Relationship of issues relating to censorship, pornography, and women. | |
8 | Advocates of death penalty just as guilty as criminals Northern Iowan 96:40, p.7 |
Column about the death penalty. | |
9 | Women's issues often put on back burner by Washington Northern Iowan 96:38, p.6 |
Believes women are given less attention in the political sphere. | |
10 | Adam and Eve, or Adam and Steve? Northern Iowan 96:36, p.7 |
A viewpoint about same-sex marriages. | |
11 | Party system ultimately decides who will run the White House Northern Iowan 96:34, p.6 |
Comments on the results of the New Hampshire primary. | |
12 | What would make Helms happy? Northern Iowan 96:32, p.6 |
Senator Jesse Helms' statements made in "Newsweek" last week are reviewed. | |
13 | Caucuses serve important function in Iowa Northern Iowan 96:30, p.7 |
Voting in Monday's caucus can make a difference for a candidate. | |
14 | John McCain: fighting the good fight Northern Iowan 96:29, p.8 |
Presidential candidate John McCain has been under attack for his past behavior. | |
15 | Republican touched by Bradley's honesty Northern Iowan 96:28, p.6 |
Bill Bradley impressed the columnist when he spoke in Seerley Hall Sunday. | |
16 | Violence interrupts trade conference Northern Iowan 96:26, p.6 |
Thousands protested in the streets of Seattle, Washington, this week during meetings of the World Trade Organization. | |
17 | U. S. demonstrates hypocrisy in trade relations Northern Iowan 96:24, p.5 |
U. S. and China have recently negotiated a trade agreement, allowing China into the World Trade Organization. | |
18 | Have a voice in your future--get involved Northern Iowan 96:22, p.5 |
Columnist has suggestions of how to get involved in this year's election. | |
19 | Tipper encourages students to become involved Northern Iowan 96:20, p.5 |
Major points of Tipper Gore's short address include voting and campaign involvement. | |
20 | Political ads may indicate new campaign tactics Northern Iowan 96:18, p.5 |
Presidential campaign advertisements point out the positive aspects of the candidates instead of weaknesses of opponents. | |
21 | Resignation of Dole affects other Republicans Northern Iowan 96:16, p.6 |
Column ponders the effect of Elizabeth Dole's withdrawal from candidacy upon the campaigns of George W. Bush and John McCain. | |
22 | Non-discrimination policy provides rights for all Northern Iowan 96:14, p.5 |
Column traces history of sexual orientation language in university's non-discrimination policy. | |
23 | Upbringing impacts political views Northern Iowan 96:12, p.5 |
Column questions how well American political parties serve their members. | |
24 | Buchanan opens mouth, inserts foot Northern Iowan 96:10, p.5 |
Column examines and disagrees with controversial opinions of Pat Buchanan. | |
25 | Sanctions illustrate flaws in foreign policy Northern Iowan 96:8, p.6 |
Column blames outdated U. S. sanctions for hunger and health problems in Cuba. | |
26 | Public awareness of candidates equals secure future Northern Iowan 96:6, p.6 |
Urges readers to learn as much about the candidates as possible and then to vote. | |
27 | Rawe's article lacked responsible journalism Northern Iowan 96:5, p.9 |
Letter criticizes columnist for printing unverified quotes. | |
28 | Political confusion concerning Gore, Quayle Northern Iowan 96:4, p.6 |
Some quotations attributed to Al Gore in previous column may actually have been by Dan Quayle or may have been fictitious; political scene is confused by misinformation and candidates' conflicting statements. | |
29 | Gore runs for best 'bumbling idiot' Northern Iowan 96:3, p.8 |
Examines strengths and weaknesses of Al Gore as next election approaches. | |
30 | "Moral witch hunts" distract presidential hopefuls Northern Iowan 96:1, p.10 |
Attacks on George W. Bush by other GOP hopefuls may divide party and weaken chances against Al Gore. | |
31 | The Kennedy curse continues Northern Iowan 95:61, p.4 |
Kennedy family has lived through a string of tragedies dating back to 1944. | |
32 | Ventura may lure voters to shift political parties Northern Iowan 95:60, p.4 |
The Reform Party may make its mark in the next election. | |
33 | LGBT persons treated as 'second class citizens' Northern Iowan 95:59, p.4 |
Laws in the United States do not protect lesbian and gay individuals against hate crimes and discrimination. | |
34 | Candidates move to middle of road Northern Iowan 95:58, p.4 |
Trend is for presidential candidates to have platforms "in the middle of the road." | |
35 | U.S. continues to play 'global police' Northern Iowan 95:57, p.4 |
Iraq seems to be the chosen national enemy of the United States. | |
36 | Clinton still failing to 'walk the walk' Northern Iowan 95:56, p.4 |
Columnist comments on Clinton's policy in Kosovo and other "broken promises" from his administration. |