Al Gore chose him as his running mate, and the world sat up in awe. Was it just his religion?

Gore-Lieberman: Making the Best of a Good Situation

A look at the Democratic ticket: is the sum more than its parts?

Behind the Bush in Texas and Beyond

At the young age of 40, George W. Bush quit alcohol. Four years later, he became the governor of Texas. Just six years later, he runs for the presidency. Learn about this adult prodigy.

A Vote for Nader is a Vote for Bush

A critical look at the third-party candidate who claims the two major parties are not substantially different.

The Book on Cheney

Who else would run a major multinational corporation with discriminatory restroom practices? Cheney is the quintessential social and fiscal conservative.

Al Gore: The Real "Green" Candidate

Gore is not on the Green Party's ticket, but is he an environmentalist's candidate?

Hillary Clinton: A Leader for New York

We like the First Lady because of her past achievements. Can you believe she grew up as a Goldwater Republican? Now she wants to be your senator.

Rick Lazio: The Record Behind the Man

Since you live in New York for nine months out of every year while you attend college, the Senate race in the Empire State should have your attention. So who is Rick Lazio, the man who walked up to the First Lady for her signature?

Revamping Education in America

Most people agree that the American public school system needs dramatic improvement. Here is a plan. Also: a second opinion on affirmative action.

The Need for Affirmative Action

Affirmative action has been called "reverse discrimination," but evidence says otherwise. Besides, it provides the necessary institution for the integration of the American society.

A Capital Idea

The U.S. executes some convicted persons. Most of the industrialized world does not. What are the facts, and what is our judgment on this issue?

Falun Gong

The Falun Gong is described by much of the American media as a religion that is persecuted by the Chinese Communist Party, Its members certainly do not behave rationally, though. Has the U.S. affinity to religion clouded its judgement on ... cults?

Whose Life to Choose?

When pro-life forces brand others as murderers, they should look in their hearts and see if they place the life a baby above that of women.

Gun Control

Some people seem to love guns more than life. Let us debunk the myth of the necessity of guns for protection, and the supposed American history of guns.

Visiting America

New Yorkers are often caricatured as rude. One of us went to Philly during the Republican Convention, and met a few GOP workers who apparently have not met Asians who are American citizens.

Legislating Problems - the Balanced Budget Amendment

In 1994, the GOP tries to amend the Constitution to outlaw deficits. A year later, it reached agreement with President Clinton to balance the budget in 7 years. Just 3 years later, a surplus appeared. Do we really want to legislate the Constitution?

Civil Rights in America

The United States wants to be the world's human rights police. But to avoid the resentment it has aroused in so many countries, we should take a look at our backyard with de facto slavery and tolerated polygamy.

Public Forum: Judge Rowley on County Judgeship

Family Court judge John Rowley explains the importance of the Tompkins County Judgeship that he is running for, as the first participant of the Public Forum feature.