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News - May 2001 (Click here for past issues)
Kyoto Now! Campaign Reaches Accord with University
Kyoto's supporters camp in front of Day Hall

After a long but sincere negotiation with student activists, Cornell University agrees to firm targets on emission reductions according to the Kyoto treaty, which seeks to reduce and stop damage to the environment that leads to global warming. If only the White House would do the same. Read more >>      Want more students to see articles like this?

 

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Time for Activism- editorial -

Some student groups avoid alliances to avoid being labeled. They may want to look at lessons from the Kyoto Now! campaign.

Silence of the Left- editorial -

Pundits argue that the public is tired of partisan wrangling. But polls, and democracy, demand that the Democrats should stop shutting up.

Note: We'd like to thank the Cornell Observer, whose generous funding allowed us to publish this third and last issue of the year.

Working Towards a Living Wage

Cornell University pays workers less than what they need to raise a healthy family. In fact, some cannot afford electricity in all parts of their houses. Find out how you can help.

Little Faith in Charitable Choice

Bush promotes religion to solve all of the world's problems. It will fail, and along the way bring down the wall of separation.

Muffling Speech Online

A bill to protect children while they are online is awaiting passage in Congress. It may well hand free speech, and money, over to certain technology companies.

No Grief Over Downed Pilot

The near-downing of an American spy plane in the South China Sea incited voluminous outrage in the United States. Americans should remember that a Chinese pilot lost his life, or risk outraging a rising power even more.

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Who's Reading Your Email?

In this companion piece to online free speech (see above), Microsoft's liberal policy on Hotmail and MSN Messenger communication is exposed. It owns them.

The Hard Truth About Campaign Finance Reform

It’s been called landmark reform, but will McCain-Feingold really silence special interests?

School Vouchers Examined

Many Americans, including those at the White House, believe that vouchers can solve much of the lethargy in today's educational system. They won't.

Highlights From the First 100 Days

A summary of Bush's acts upon arrival at the White House. You may be surprised.

Credits - May 2001
Founder: Thomas Leung. President: Tsee Yuan Lee, Treasurer: Tsee Yung Lee, Editor: Alex Bomstein, Staff Writers: Scott Beemer, Soumendra Banerjee, Alex Stalker, Ben Hubbard.

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