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The article assesses the state of Russia's democracy under the authoritarian presidency of Vladmir Putin. While Russia's economy has thrived under Putin, he has steadily concentrated power in his hands and his leading opponents have mysteriously been murdered or imprisoned under trumped-up charges. Critics also allege that Russia's oil revenues are being used to silence the opposition.

Addresses the effectiveness of political advertising. History of political advertising; Examples of negative political advertising; Comment from Mike Hughes, president of a Richmond, Virginia, advertising agency, about the effectiveness of political advertising. INSET: How Accurate Are They?.

Focuses on the 2003 recall elections in California. Politicians and celebrities who filed for their gubernatorial candidacy in California; Description of recalls; Arguments on the advantages and disadvantages of recall elections.

The article discusses the role of religion in past and present U.S. presidential campaigns. According to the author, the religion of a candidate is a consideration for many American voters, particularly in voting for the president. Trying to become the first Mormon U.S. president is Mitt Romney, the former governor of Massachusetts. The author states that the anti-Catholic feeling in 1928 was a major reason for the defeat of Democrat Al Smith in the 1928 presidential elections.

Features the Ozzy Osbourne show in Great Britain. Homes of popular musicians; Audiences of the show; Version of the music television on Cribs.