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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...hate. The Palestinians have legitimate complaints, but the United States is standing true to its ideals by continuing to support Israel, the sole democracy in the region and a country with a human right record far superior to that of any member of the Arab League. While its members claim to do otherwise, the Society of Arab Students systematically attempts to block rational consideration of the current conflict. Glen I.A. Schwaber...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The Anti-Israel Campaign | 4/11/1988 | See Source »

There is still much terrain to traverse before Nicaragua can lay claim to a genuine peace. This week top-level Sandinistas and contras are scheduled to meet in Managua to begin political negotiations. The rebels, emboldened by Nicaragua's growing internal opposition, are likely to push for further concessions. In response, the Sandinistas are expected to be flexible. "They're determined not to be blamed for any breakdown that could lead to more military funding from Congress," says an opposition politician. If the contras fear similar censure, peace just might last longer than the 60-day cease-fire...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nicaragua Taking a Baby Step Toward Peace | 4/11/1988 | See Source »

...their collaborator, Robert Kolodny, write the truth when, at the beginning of Crisis, they say that much that has been written on AIDS is incorrect. Even more of the writing on the subject is misleading. Unfortunately this study only adds to the mounting toll of misinformation the disease. Their claim that AIDS is "rampant" in the heterosexual population is unsubstantiated by their research; their treatment of the ways in which AIDS is spread is irresponsible, and their recommendations are ill-advised. Their evidence does show that the public is not modifying its sexual behavior to prevent infection and it should...

Author: By Charles N.W. Keckler, | Title: Adding Fuel to the Fire | 4/9/1988 | See Source »

...does the book fulfill the dust cover's claim that the study assesses the risks in a "scientifically precise" way. This is a lie, and Masters and Johnson are abusing their scientific credentials by allowing such a claim to be made. Because it's impossible to be precise in researching this subject, one should be especially careful, lest ignorance produce its usual offspring, fear...

Author: By Charles N.W. Keckler, | Title: Adding Fuel to the Fire | 4/9/1988 | See Source »

...white rivals, Jackson's rise in the polls has been accompanied by increased scrutiny by the press. The New York Times and The New Republic have both recently printed articles raising questions about his record and his positions. The Washington Post this past Sunday torturously went over Jackson's claim that he cradled the dead King in his arms. And Jackson's letter to Noriega has been publicized sufficiently enough perhaps to prevent him from winning Wisconsin...

Author: By David J. Barron, | Title: What More Do They Want on Jesse? | 4/6/1988 | See Source »

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