The author discusses the restraint of liberty. He notes that whereas the underlying importance given to liberty within a society's scheme of values does vary over time, it is pivotal reflection in moral, social, and political theory to ask whether this variation may be legitimated. (CT)

Orwell's novel "1984" illustrates almost every form of censorship. In so doing, it is the most thorough twentieth century work on the subject. (RM)

The need for television news to be entertaining constrains the ability of television news to educate and inform the electorate who use it as their main source of knowledge about the political process. Until television news places the need to inform ahead of entertainment, voters will continue to be shortchanged. (Author/IS)

Using the historic debates as a case study, the author draws inferences about how and why conspiracy arguments become credible and concludes that Lincoln's achievement was strategic and tactical, reflecting an intuitive understanding of how political arguments involving moral questions are discussed in the public sphere. (PD)

Governors and other politicians are beginning to broach the issue of vouchers again. If so, the issue could generate heated debate rivaling that caused by merit pay. (Author)

Reveals that while the accessibility to information of influential members of a community was high and generally similar for all sources, certain types of information were more accessible through some sources than were others. (FL)

A model presidential nominating convention gathered 4,000 students from three states in May 1984 and selected Gary Hart as the Democratic nominee. Preconvention training prepares students to run the convention themselves while learning the political process in action. (MD)

Discusses a survey of newspaper editors that indicates that news value of unsuccessful political assassination attempts outweighs consideration of potential effects such coverage may have on antisocial behavior. (MH)

Summarized are 13 major problems facing every country in the world today. Problems include: disarmament, population explosion, pollution, energy, conservation of natural resources, transportation, communications, and health. (SL)

This paper presents the foundation of an exploratory study about the effects of primary school education provision by the ultra-orthodox Shas party on electoral support for the party in Israel. Specifically, the research explores the question of whether and to what extent religious organizations that provide services for their clients are able to…

This position paper discusses the changes to the UC Academic Senate's regulations on academic freedom and on policies for teaching potentially contentious or political issues, arguing that the new regulation has not been adequately considered in light of its detrimental effect on academic standards. Whereas previously the university's policy had…

There is widespread consensus worldwide that improving the performance of education systems is necessary to advance socioeconomic development, reduce inequality, enhance economic competitiveness of nations, and possibly fortify governmental institutions. This paper explores the political conditions that may enhance or hinder the adoption of…

The comparative study of the dynamics of the politics of Egypt and Israel is one subject that suggests itself for consideration for inclusion in the curriculum of Saint Joseph's College, New York. This study of a prospective Egyptian/Israeli politics course is divided into the following sections: (1) "Introduction"; (2)…

Discusses current concerns and criticisms relating to the leadership and policies of the National Institutes of Health. (JR)

This article centers around the relationship of counselors to the social order and political system of this country. The author questions the basic premise that social alienation is a natural outcome of the American system. A response by Harold J. Adams follows. (Author)