Australia, with the aid of the Library Association of Australia, struggles against increasing restrictions on intellectual freedom. (NH)

Research in sex education is essential so that the many questions of concern to parents and educators might be rationally answered, but in an atmosphere of political controversy, both research and education are likely to suffer. (Author)

Proposes that the American Personnel and Guidance Association shift its focus to play a more active part in trying to influence public policy, and suggests several ways that this might be accomplished. (Author)

Legislators must restore the confidence of the tax paying public by seriously tackling educational policymaking. (RA)

Discusses why the dispatch of troops to Cambodia by the United States in April, 1970 moved politically moderate students and faculty at Princeton University to take anti-war measures considered constructive. (KG)

Discusses the Equal Rights Amendment issue within the American Library Association (ALA) and state library associations, noting key actions regarding the amendment taken by ALA and outlining the political activities of several women librarians in Missouri, Florida, North Carolina, and Illinois. (EJS)

Explored understanding opposing views and realistic compromise for 12 political and legal situations in 72 adolescents, ages 14 to 19. Demonstrated progression in understanding of the issues. Generally, more significant changes occurred at ages 18 to 19, while responses of middle group (16 to 17) were closer to those of youngest age group (14 to…

Using North Carolina state legislators, investigates alternative explanations of sources of rural-urban differences in activities of political elites. Examines influence measures of legislative position, power, and decision-making. (AH)

Reports that foreign affairs topics made up 15 percent of the stories covered by 49 United States daily newspapers in the 1980 Presidential campaign. (FL)