Articles Index
What Is The Equal Time Rule?
The equal time rule This is a provision of the 1934 Communications Act (section 315) that "requires radio and television stations and cable systems which originate their own programming to treat legally qualified political candidates equally when it comes to selling or giving away air time."
What Is The Fairness Doctrine?
The fairness doctrine was a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) policy. The FCC believed that broadcast licenses (required for both radio and terrestrial TV stations) were a form of public trust and, as such, licensees should provide balanced and fair coverage of controversial issues. The policy was a casualty of Reagan Administration deregulation.
AttorneyGate -- The Firing of US Attorneys
Overview and timeline of controversy over firing of eight US Attorneys; May 2007; the scandal is known as AttorneyGate
FISA Reports To Congress - 1979-2006
The following table contains data on the
applications for authority to conduct electronic surveillance and physical search for foreign intelligence purposes; these applications were made by the Federal Government during calendar years 1979-2006.
Military Conscription, Recruiting and The Draft
Overview of the history of the draft in the US. Reviews the success of the "all volunteer" Army and the possibility that Congress will reinstitute a draft.
Women in Academia and the Sciences
In the wake of the controversy on women in science ignited by Harvard President Summers, this document provides facts and data on women in the sciences.
Financial Data Protection Act of 2006
The Financial Data Protection Act of 2006 amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act in areas relating to data security.
The Politics of Sex in America
America has ongoing battles about sex education (what to teach, if to teach, when to teach). And yet we have double the teen pregnancy rate of other Western countries that teach comprehensive sex-ed classes. What is the origin of this tempest?
US Ports To Be Managed by Arab Firm
In February 2006, the Bush Administration approved the purchase of a UK-based firm operating five US port facilities by a United Arab Emirates purchaser. The decision proved politically controversial.
2005 Hurricane Season - Storms and Damage
Names, records set, effect and damage estimates of hurricanes in the 2005 season.
Politicians (and Others) on The Draft
Quotes from politicians and others about the draft (conscription into the Army).
Retirement Issues
News and resources on retirement issues -- corporate pensions and social security
Being an Indian in America
Examines issues, statistics and life of American Indians and provides information on process to "prove" ancestry.
The Terri Schiavo Case
This is an annotated compilation of blog posts and other writings on the Terri Schiavo case.
Roll Call Vote
Roll call vote from the Palm Sunday vote of the House of Representives to suspend the rules and pass a bill directing a Federal Judge in Florida to review the Terri Schiavo case.
Class Action Fairness Act
Senate and House roll call vote on Class Action Fairness Act.
US Copyright Law
An overview of US Copyright law.
GAO : Covert Propaganda
Overview and definition of "covert propaganda" from 2004 GAO Report.
September Jobs: Anemic Growth
September jobs data show an anemic economy and a President slated to lose jobs on his watch.
Tort Reform: Needed or Hyped?
Analysis of claims that the country is drowning in frivolous lawsuits.
Assault Weapon Ban Expires
Review of the ban on semi-automatic assualt weapons, with list of affected guns.