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The article offers news briefs related to political, social and cultural affairs. Topics discussed include unpopularity of Bill de Blasio, Mayor of New York City, in Iowa as he is in New York, U.S.; capitalizing of Senator Elizabeth Warren on doubts about Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders; and demand of Democrats for the resignation of the housing and urban-development secretary, Ben Carson after his "transphobic" comments during a visit to San Francisco.

The author discusses the legal history of slavery in the U.S. and argues that the U.S. Constitution as originally written was an anti-slavery document that supported liberty. The article examines the U.S. Constitution's omission of the words slaves or slavery from the document by the framers of the Constitution, how the framers dealt with slavery during the early years of the republic, and the conditions that eventually led to the U.S. Civil War.

The author argues in favor of enforcement of U.S. immigration law such as the U.S. legislation the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA), particularly regarding enforcement at worksites in the U.S. It also discusses the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) and the policies of several U.S. presidential administrations regarding immigration law and reform.

The article presents a series of news briefs on current U.S. politics. Former director of the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) James Comey deals with questions of loyalty. The FBI conducts searches at the home and office of attorney Michael Cohen who works for U.S. President Donald Trump. Michael Horowitz, Inspector General for the U.S. Dept. of Justice recommends that FBI former director Andrew McCabe be charged with making false statements.

The article presents a script for a television program episode on U.S. politics. Topics discussed include providing medical care to a child inflicted with a dangerous disease, accidental fall met by the president of the U.S., and the investigation conducted by the wife of the president on the accident.

The article offers updates regarding the political condition in the U.S. The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals rules that President Donald Trump's executive order temporarily banning travel from certain countries was unconstitutional. President Trump blames Democratic obstruction after he failed to staff his administration. Republican politician Greg Gianforte wins the election for congressional seat in Montana.

The article discusses developments in U.S. politics as of September 12, 2016. Topics include the reason behind Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's refusal to give the emails released by the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama, the tax returns released by Clinton in August 2016 to pressure her Republican rival Donald Trump into following suit, and Obama's payment for a ransom to Iran for the release of four American hostages.

The article offers news briefs related to politics and culture in the U.S. The radio host Garrison Keillor has retired. Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton continues to be investigated for mishandling classified information through a home email server. It is possible that the American Senator Elizabeth Warren will be Hillary Clinton's running mate in the 2016 election.

The article discusses thugs (violent people) and the identitarianism form of white supremacy in relation to the popularity of 2016 Republican U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump, and it mentions the historical aspects of demagogues and racism in American politics. Groupthink and the attitudes of conservative intellectuals are examined, along with Trump's nativism-related policy proposals. The deterioration of race relations in the U.S. is assessed, along with the Ku Klux Klan group.

The article offers U.S. political news briefs and commentary as of March 28, 2016. Politician Mitt Romney gave a speech criticizing 2016 U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump. U.S. Senator Ben Sasse committed not to support Trump if he should win the Republican Party presidential nomination. New York City police and prosecutors have aimed to focus on serious crimes rather than quality-of-life offenses.

The article presents a script that could be used if the Whitewater scandal in 1993 was ever made into a movie.

The author discusses the significance of the U.S. Bill of Rights in the U.S. Constitution and their importance in the 21st century, particularly concerning the growth of government and as a set of instructions for self-government and the U.S. political system.

The article provides news briefs related to topics in American politics. Details are provided on the confirmation hearings held in the U.S. Senate for secretary of defense nominee Chuck Hagel, a former Senator from Nebraska. Criticism of the portrayal of interrogation techniques in the film "Zero Dark Thirty" is noted. The skeet shooting habits of President Barack Obama are also explored.

The article looks at the history of paternalism in the U.S. government, focusing on the influences of progressivism and race. The contributions of activist Frederick Douglass are detailed. The definition of freedom from a progressive standpoint is discussed, noting the emphasis placed on ethics and equality within civil rights.

The author offers opinions on the history of U.S. politics and government. Laws enacted to enforce racial discrimination in Southern States in the late 19th century and early 20th century are attributed to the influence of the so-called progressive movement of that time. The political philosophy of that movement is said to have been paternalistic and incompatible with the ideal of true social equality.

The article discusses U.S. politics and current events in June 2009. Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney believes that waterboarding is not torture. The author believes that U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi deserves to be called a liar. U.S. President Barack Obama gave the commencement speech at Notre Dame.

This article reflects on the outcome of the 2000 U.S. presidential elections. A drunk-driving incident in 1976 involving presidential candidate George W. Bush may have contributed to a low voter turnout supporting him in Florida. The issue, along with the accusation that Bush has lynched an African American in Texas, has been used by Democrats in their campaigns as a tactic against Bush. Political volunteers that work for rival candidate Al Gore have been found to entice the homeless in New York to the polls with cigarette packs.

The article discusses the U.S. government in relation to a revival involving the political and social views of the Founding Fathers of the U.S. as of 2015, and it mentions the author's book "Founding Father: Rediscovering George Washington" and scholar Joseph J. Ellis' literary work "American Sphinx: The Character of Thomas Jefferson." The hip-hop musical theater production "Hamilton" created by Lin-Manuel Miranda is examined, along with several aspects of the U.S. Revolution.

The article focuses on the success of U.S. President Bill Clinton's administration. Clinton's political success could be attributed to several factors. For one thing, a booming economy and stock market definitely bolstered his reputation, to a minimal extent. What really contributed to the success is his standing for a combination of social liberalism and economic conservatism. In addition, Clinton is seen as capable of systematically addressing issues of race, crime, sex and family and work. He has also able to address the issue of government activism for the middle class.

This article focuses on U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. Albright's transformation has indeed been surprising. She is not the woman who assailed former U.S. President Ronald Reagan and his supporters. Albright was born in Czechoslovakia. She got her start in the early 1970s, when her children attended an elite school in Washington, D.C. She got involved in school affairs, including fundraising, for which she showed a particular aptitude. In 1976, Albright received a Ph.D. degree in political science from Columbia University.

The article presents news briefs on politics in the U.S. as of December 1998. Arkansas Representative Jay Dickey was said to not run for re-election in 2000 should he vote to impeach the president. The arguments in favor of impeaching the president include his behavior, the gravity of his offense and the arguments made in his defense. The commonwealth of Puerto Rico was rejected by the U.S. Congress for the second time in its efforts to become a state of the U.S.

Responds to questions and comments by readers on issues related to politics and government in the U.S., compiled as of May 22, 1987. David Keene's departure from Senator Bob Dole's presidential campaign; "National Review' magazine's position on the "Washington Times" affair; Editorial which rebuked South Korea for halting the national debate on proposed constitutional changes.

The article focuses on the Republican takeover of the U.S. House of Representatives. Newt Gingrich has begun marshaling his forces and seems likely to model his speakership after that of former leader Joseph Cannon. The Congress has been wired for the expansion of the welfare state. Henry Waxman became entrenched in committees where they expanded their jurisdictional power and grabbed authority and dollars they could. The Energy and Commerce Committee of John Dingell was a jurisdictional black hole, taking all surrounding power until it had influence over the House legislation. One goal of the Republican transition is to start building an institutional structure that does not have all temptations built into it. However, the effort to rationalize the committee system has encountered some problems, discouraging the structuralists, who believe that an intact committee structure will produce the same results as under the Democrats.

The article presents politics-related updates in the U.S. as of December 1994. Democrats' strategy centers on demonizing Senator Jesse Helms. Helms will be given opportunity to show he is more than the liberals' caricature of him. A national waffle campaign is being sponsored by the Americans for the Promotion of Responsible Government to send waffles to President Bill Clinton. Not a single pro-life governor or member of Congress of either party was defeated by their challengers. Pro-life challengers defeated 28 House and 2 Senate incumbents. Meanwhile, reporters and TV cameras were piled at the post-election press conference where the Index of Leading Immigration Indicators were introduced by Jack Kemp and Bill Bennett.

This article deals with the emerging urban strategy initiated by Republican politicians in the U.S. This objective of this strategy is to create opportunities for the urban underclass and to stem the continuing desertion of business and middle-class taxpayers to the suburbs. The focal points of this strategy include stronger and self-reliant neighborhood, safer streets, less bureaucracy, lower taxes, less regulations, and improved schools. Take for example, Republican Stephen Goldsmith. He was elected as mayor in 1992 and has initiated the restructuring the city hall. Another example of a Republican politician using the urban strategy is Richard Riordan. He was the first Republican mayor in Los Angeles, California. He has recommended the privatization of various city-run enterprises.

The article presents news briefs relating to politics in the U.S. as of December 1992. Term-limits proposals won in all 14 states. Within 13 of those states, which include California, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio and Florida, they took from 55 to 77 percent of the vote. Term limits collected nearly 21 million votes. Democratic congressional leaders, who opposed giving line-item veto to Republican Presidents, had met with U.S. President-elect Bill Clinton and discussed providing him modified veto. The Republican conference was a hit during its last session when Mississippi Governor Kirk Fordice responded to a question by saying that U.S. is a Christian nation.

This section offers news briefs related to politics in the U.S. Results of a new Washington Post/ABC News poll on the U.S. Presidential elections. Plans of U.S. Representative Dick Armey to run for the Grand Old Party House leadership. Status of proposals regarding the Social Security Administration as a separate agency. Disadvantages of hate crime laws struck down by the Supreme Court. Factors that affected the Bush-Yeltsin summit in Washington.

Charges that the present United States legal system creates chaos and disdains order. How criminal law favors criminals over victims and law enforcers; Liability explosion that has been caused by state courts' rejection of centuries-old common law; Why the breakdown of the constitutional separation of powers is a root cause of the decline of ordered liberty. INSET: United States v. Superman (imaginary trial against Superman), by.

Comments on the Soviet's reaction to the U.S. Democratic Party's victory in the November 1986 elections. Moscow Radio and Television correspondent Vladimir Gerasichev's optimism that the Democratic majority in the Senate will help to correct the disinformation that the Reagan administration has encouraged; Emergence of Soviet partisanship in American politics; U.S. Information Agency director Edward R. Murrow's argument that dissent is permitted and even encouraged in the U.S.

Details an interview with U.S. Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North on November 14, 1986, the morning after U.S. President Ronald Reagan's first speech on the Iran-Contra affair. Allegation that some of the profits from the Iran arms transaction had been diverted to the Contras fighting the Sandinista regime in Nicaragua; Reagan Administration's anti-terrorism policies; Chain of events that led to the secret diplomacy with Iran; Extensive preparations made by the Soviets to capitalize on the anticipated Iranian disaster.

Addresses the foreign policy of the U.S. Diplomatic encounters with foreigners; Problem of dealing with Communists; Negotiations with Communists; President Reagan's commitment to the Strategic Defense Initiative; Reasons why negotiations with Communists cannot bear fruit; Characteristics of Communist regime; Communists' noncompliance with the treaties they have signed.

Asserts that preserving the family should be the starting point of the U.S. budget debate. Problems with the country's family policy; Political and social views of David Stockman, the congressman who was later appointed budget director; Effect of social security benefits on the family structure.

Addresses the consequences of the U.S. foreign policy and foreign aid programs. U.S. relations with foreign countries; Dollar value of economic aid; Analysis of Economic Support Fund (ESF); Main ESF-recipient countries; Growth of U.S. foreign aid; Commentary on the U.S. Agency for International Development administrator Peter McPherson's Op-Ed article 'Aid Is Working in Central America.'

The article reflects on the power of White House staff in the U.S. Career establishment in Washington is legendary. More than anything else, the influence of those unelected bureaucrats makes political change so difficult. Having power is fun, but using it is truly exciting. From the moment a candidate becomes the president-elect, he and his aides become the center of the political world. The mere trappings of office will convince someone that he is a notch above everyone else. The White House staff also gains benefits from his status. All sorts of paintings, watercolors and presidential photos are provided for White House aides and the emphasis on office perks extends throughout the government.

The article presents news concerning politics in the United States. It has been estimated that the government spends three times as much per month as the entire yearly expenditures of the administration of Franklin D. Roosevelt. The administration of President Ronald Reagan predicted that the total national output will increase by 1.1 percent in 1981. Several magazines reported that unemployment among inner city youths is at 42 percent.

The article highlights the strategic significance of Cuba. The U.S. is well aware that a fortified military and naval base in Cuba is of incomparable value to any who would influence affairs in North America. The entry of Soviet Union naval and military into Cuba was a lethal threat against the U.S. The resolution of the 1962 Cuban missile crisis did not end the activity or interest of the Soviet Union in Cuba.

The article presents updates on world politics as of January 1981. In Africa, the brand of Islamic revolutionary activism of Colonel Muammar Qaddafi is opened up by Libya's invasion of its neighbor Chad. In the U.S., the Food and Drug Administration has approved the first nutritional labeling for nuts. Meanwhile, President-elect Ronald Reagan has stopped politicos and naysayers in his entourage from selling the supply-side economic issue on which he campaigned. In El Salvador, the bloodshed that has claimed a reported ten thousand lives will continue and worsen.

The article reports on key issues and developments relevant to the political conditions in the United States. It tells of the design of policy reforms to redistribute federal power and structural reforms to improve the efficiency of federal power. It mentions impediments to federal efficiency and the reorganization of the White House staff.

The article presents news briefs concerning politics and government in the United States. It discusses the complaints of the American Federation of Government Employees against the proposed lid on the salary increase for federal employees by President Jimmy Carter. The article also reports on the progress of gay rights legislation and George Corley Wallace's plan to retirement from politics.

The article reports on key issues and developments relevant to laws on capital punishment in the United States. It tells of provisions of laws on death penalty, constitutionality of death penalty, moral justification of death penalty, evidence for the usefulness of the death penalty in securing the life of the citizens, and the arguments against capital punishment.

The article offers news briefs related to politics in the U.S. A subcommittee in the senate conducts an investigation regarding the discovery that mother's milk is a carrier of unsavory chemicals, like some carcinogens. The House of Representatives has voted to repeal the Hatch Act, an act focusing on the employees' right-to-work.

The article reports on various political developments in the United States. Praying mantis has been named as the state insect of Connecticut. The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to require U.S. representatives on international lending boards to deny loans to any country that violates the human rights law.

The article identifies the traits of U.S. presidential candidate Jimmy Carter based on the principles of his religion. Carter's influence on the U.S. politics is vast. The substance of his speeches and the way he delivers them are unique. Carter's opinion on the relationship between his religion and politics is provided.

The article analyzes the factors that contributed to Barry Goldwater's debacle in the 1964 U.S. presidential election and how they would all figure out in the problems of Ronald Reagan's possible candidacy in 1976. The factors behind Goldwater's rout include situation, image, conduct, staff, party and opposition. Except for the political situations, the Reagan campaign is expected to deal with the same five factors particularly the task of projecting an image of moderate conservatism.

The article presents news briefs related to politics and government in the U.S. Forty-four videotaped snippets of U.S. President Bill Clinton greeting guests at White House coffees have been released by the White House. Clinton supporters have argued that no fundraising occurred at those coffee parties but the tapes prove that claim false. Republicans have planned to send a new partial-birth-abortion ban to President Clinton, setting up another high-profile battle over the issue and Clinton is expected to veto this measure again.

The article argues that the political left in the U.S. has not abandoned its utopian vision for the nation and that conservatives have not responded appropriately. It describes the political legacy left by former President Ronald Reagan. It discusses the idea that the game of politics continues indefinitely. It also asserts that the impulse to dominate other people's lives remains eve if the economic argument for statist liberalism has gone.

The article examines the performance of U.S. Labor Department secretary Robert Reich. He is said to be constantly explaining the significance of economic trends. His ideas are reflected by the emphasis placed by U.S. President Bill Clinton on protecting spending for education. In 1994, Reich organized a central oversight group to coordinate his department's response to expected congressional hearings, but it may have broken the law by using civil servants to launch a political defense of the administration. Reich believes that cultural conservatism and anti-government sentiment are affecting the U.S. economy.

The article comments on the state of conservatism and liberalism in the U.S. as of December 11, 1995. It asserts that liberalism has been philosophically and morally deprived for years. It further points out that since citizens are a pragmatic people, they want a long-term solution. And since conservatism is a practical philosophy, it should welcome the challenge of rebuilding the country.

The article chronicles the growth and ascension of the conservative movement, which started when the "National Review" was founded in the U.S. in 1955. In the 1990s, the grass-roots conservative movement has penetrated a new, high-powered phase defined by activists like Grover Norquist. The movement is described as better organized, and more powerful than was imaginable just five years ago. But the movement really got its start in 1955, with the inception of "National Review." Congress had its share of right-wing extremists, inspired by the journal's brand of conservatism. INSET: Black and Right, by Deroy Murdock..

The article offers observation on Claremont Institute senior fellow Harry Jaffa's campaign of vilification against Judge Robert Bork and Chief Justice William Rehnquist regarding the proper role of the U.S. Supreme Court in the system of government. It discusses Jaffa's proposed incorporation of the Declaration of Independence with the constitution. It argues that Jaffa is not a professional theologian or moral philosopher, but a political scientist who claims to instruct on constitutional law.