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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Lastly, proportional representation diminishes the force of big money in elections. In American politics today, pressure groups have arisen to positions of dominant importance that allow them inordinate influence and push our democratic institutions far from our ideals. Proportional representation, however, would enable candidates to be elected with a truly representative portion of the votes, and helping them concentrate on their assured constituency rather than on high-priced swing votes and creating a far more democratic method of selecting our representatives within all facets of elected government...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: A Better Way Than One Man, One Vote | 10/21/1999 | See Source »

...Crimson continued its overwhelming offensive push in overtime, but remained plagued by its inability to score the golden goal...

Author: By Barat Samy, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: M.Soccer Battles Holy Cross to Disappointing Tie | 10/20/1999 | See Source »

...entrance, massive commercial displays push Halloween masks, Southern Belle wigs, feather boas and fishnet body-stockings at prices comparable to Urban Outfitters': $14 for a "'70s Afro Wig," $10 for glittery sunglasses...

Author: By Carol J. Garvan, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: The Garment District: Heaven in a Pile of Clothes at Cambridge's Vintage Mart | 10/20/1999 | See Source »

...rapacious toy collector is leaning over the old man repairing the torn arm of a small cloth figure. "So how long is this gonna take?" Al shouts. And the gnomish artisan snaps back with a rage born in loving care, "You can't! Push...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: TS2: Sneak Preview | 10/18/1999 | See Source »

...with the creation of Pixar movies than, say, Time Warner chairman Gerald Levin had to do with The Matrix, he is a whiz at cajoling, nudging and cheering on John Lasseter and the other gentle geniuses in the Pixar cave to get stuff done. So with a great push, Toy Story 2 will be ready for its Nov. 24 release. It's nearly completed now, and judging by a sneak peek last week, we'd say it looks like high-comic computer...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: TS2: Sneak Preview | 10/18/1999 | See Source »

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