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...against the filth and obscenity peddled to America under the cloak of "free speech" and "artistic expression." This rhetoric, self-serving though it may be, is at least a sign that America still possesses the capacity for outrage. And outrage is an appropriate response to the brutal misogyny of Slim Shady--or the John Rocker-esque "songs" off Sixers star Allen Iverson's rap debut--or the excesses of slasher flicks and shoot-em-ups. But it is also an easy response. It is easy to demonize the purveyors of smut and violence when they target children--easy to muster...

Author: By Ross G. Douthat, | Title: The Pornographic Revolution | 10/30/2000 | See Source »

There's still a slim chance that Carnahan may win a posthumous victory. Under Missouri law, Carnahan's name will remain on the ballot despite his death. If he were somehow to defeat Ashcroft--the race had been very close--a series of odd but formidable events would unfold. On Jan. 3, Ashcroft's Senate term would expire. Missouri law would require the seat to be declared "vacant," since the victor in the election would be dead. The state's interim Governor, Roger Wilson, who took office last week upon Carnahan's death, would appoint an interim Senator, who would...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Missouri: Mournful Bugle Call | 10/30/2000 | See Source »

Sunday's game at B.U. will have a postseason atmosphere as there is slim chance that both local teams will make this year's tournament...

Author: By David R. De remer, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Scott Pushes Field Hockey Past Providence | 10/26/2000 | See Source »

Council members say the results of last year's referendum--in which a slim majority of voters rejected a term bill increase--has restricted the options available to this year's council...

Author: By Garrett M. Graff and David C. Newman, CRIMSON STAFF WRITERSS | Title: Council Faces Money Crisis as Cash Runs Low | 10/23/2000 | See Source »

...Congress--and its next House would cast its votes for President. But instead of 435 members voting individually, each state delegation would have one vote. Right now, that would tend to favor Bush, since Republicans outnumber Democrats in 27 state delegations, and they will probably keep this slim advantage. But would House members feel obliged to follow the wishes of their states, their districts or their parties, all of which could be in conflict? Or would they support whoever won the popular vote? Meanwhile, the Senate would pick the Veep. Senators would vote individually. But after the election, which party...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Campaign 2000: Constitutional Dilemma: What If It's an Electoral-Vote Tie? | 10/23/2000 | See Source »

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