Examines the history of U.S. political primaries, discusses Democratic Party reforms in the presidential nomination process since 1968, and cites important generalizations about how the process works today. States that the system lessens party leader influence, giving the media power to set public expectations and declare winners and losers. (GEA)

Asian-Americans, who have traditionally shied away from political activity or have focused efforts more narrowly, are emerging in California as a workable political force in a statewide lobbying organization. (MSE)

Notes that, while prevention of alcoholism and alcohol abuse has become a national priority, actual programs designed to prevent alcohol abuse among youths assault the sensibilities and cherished values of adults. Describes political aspects of alcohol education and mechanisms within which to recognize and abate program subversion. (Author)

This study assessed a model of the relationship between critical thinking and political participation. Findings indicated that critical thinking has indirect positive effects on orientations toward political participation, that critical thinking positively affects personal control, political efficacy, and democratic attitude, and that personal…

Discusses the relation between radio broadcasting and politics in the 1924 presidential campaign, focusing on newspaper and magazine coverage. Notes radio's influence on candidate image, the aspect of censorship, and the use of radio during the campaign and after the election. (MM)

Analyzes editorial endorsements on the basis of ownership. Suggests that neither group-owned nor independently owned newspapers had much impact on the outcome of the statewide elections examined. Reveals that group newspapers are slightly more liberal in their endorsements. (MM)

Explains the relationship between education and protest attitudes by specifying four processes and the conditions under which each operates. Education reduces support for violence by protesters and authorities, and for issues identified with blue-collar groups, but increases opposition to government repression and support for protest among persons…

Accuracy in Academia, an organization pledged to monitor college classrooms for evidence of left-wing bias, has had minimal impact on campuses and has turned instead to publication of a somewhat milder ideological student newspaper. (MSE)

The article focuses on the program authorized by P.L. 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, and on its primary organized coalition, federal lobbying, the Consortium for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities. Common data bases for interest-group comparison are used, and the topic is approached from a political-interest-group…

Reports aspects of a case study of educational politics relating to early childhood education in California. Confirms the complex and political nature of evaluation and lists evaluation dilemmas played out in the policy arena. (RH)

By building credibility and using their expertise, educators can influence education policy at the state and federal levels. Appended is a list of federal telephone numbers to call for information and to reach legislators. (MLF)

This review of evaluation findings on Dutch government policy successes and failures points to the influence of political culture on policy effectiveness. Public policy goal attainment is more likely when the government acts purposively, on the basis of relevant information, with power, and with integration. (Author/BS)

Noting that one's intellectual experiences presage one's later political commitments, this address explores the political commitments students make when they decide to major in communication studies. (PD)

Focuses on the critical role of the superintendent and of district level policies in creating preconditions for local school improvement. Describes the dilemma of school leaders who must make important policy decisions in the face of time pressures and political demands. (JOW)

Examines the content of Jefferson's Declaration of Independence and William's "The Element of Logick" and points out corresponding similarities of phrasing and doctrine. (MH)