Issues in the year 1993

	The US and the World: How are our schools doing? Comparisons of students from the G7 countries finds while America spends more on education, US students score lower on math and science, better on reading. Also, two perspectives on Canadian realignment, and how crime statistics alone don't measure the real impact of criminal activity on society. Vol. 5, No. 1, November/December 1993
	Does the US Have an Ethics Crisis? It's hard to come up with an honest assessment of polling questions on ethics. For example, perceptions of a decline in ethical behavior do not prove standards are actually declining. With ratings of occupational groups, various behaviors and values. Also, skepticism over data on gun violence among youth and public opinion in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. Vol. 4, No. 6, September/October 1993
	Thinking About America Negative commentary about America's faults is having an effect on how American view themselves and their values. A look at the data. Also, the high cost of economic misinformation and public opinion tilts toward domestic policy and away from foreign affairs. Vol. 4, No. 5, July/August 1993
	Presidential Beginnings Assessments of President Clinton's first 100 days, and a historical look at how the public viewed presidential newcomers from Truman through Bush. Also, disagreement on how to poll about health care reform, and polling issues in China. Vol. 4, No. 4, May/June 1993
	Religion in America The face of religious America Is changing from mainline faiths toward evangelicalism or people who say they are religious but don't belong to a particular denomination. Also, misreading the data on health care reform -- it's more personal than economic, and making sense of crime statistics. Vol. 4, No. 3, March/April 1993
	The Polls and the 1992 Election Criticisms and defenses of polling industry performance in the 1992 race, including weighing the strength of Ross Perot, the reporting of data and the accuracy of tracking and exit polls. Also, comparisons of trust in state vs. federal government, and problems in measuring unemployment among youth. Vol. 4, No. 2, January/February 1993