This article urges health educators to become more active and knowledgable in the field of politics so they may deal effectively with government officials whose actions may affect their profession. (JD)

Describes the workings of the political system as it is important to social workers. Discusses three significant issues in politics: (1) the role of money; (2) crises as pervasive political phenomena; and (3) the habituating nature of political participation. (ABL)

An examination of the continued refusal of the South African government to permit the introduction of television into the African continent's most developed country." (Editor)

An account of statewide educational planning coordination in Texas. (RA)

An American-based Biafran takes issue with Lindsay Barrett's version of the problems of reconciliation between Nigeria and Biafra, which appeared in an article in the October, 1969 issue of "Negro Digest . (KG)

The educational policies in effect in former subjugated countries are discussed. (CK)

Describes a study which examined differences between petition signers and nonsigners regarding interest in, knowledge about, and support for initiative measures. Tentative results give a rationale for increased interest in assessing the impact of petition-signing on political behavior and the politics of direct legislation. (Author/AM)

Eleanor Smeal, the outgoing President of the National Organization for Women (N.O.W.), discusses her views on where the Women's Movement has been and where it is going. She deals with ERA, abortion, sexual harassment, and the gender gap. (AM)

Describes the employment of surrogate speakers and examines their role in the 1980 presidential contest. Considers the advantages and disadvantages of their use and concludes that surrogates served the important needs of three groups--the candidates for whom they spoke, the audiences they addressed, and the surrogates themselves. (PD)