Issues in the year 1995

	Who, and What, Will the Austin 600 Actually Represent? A discussion of Deliberative Polling tied to a gathering of 600 Americans, chosen by rigorous sampling methods, who will be asked their views on a number of issues, will then receive intensive briefings, discussions and presentations on these issues, and subsequently will be administered the original survey questions. Also, Quebec sovereignty and the future of Canada. Vol. 7, No. 1, December/January 1996
	Education in America Tracking changes in attitudes about education among college students and the public between 1966 and 1995. Among the student findings, increased emphasis on achieving financial wealth and a growing distrust of authority. Also, a Gallup survey finds religion still plays an important part in American life, and there is strong support for changes in Medicare. Vol. 6, No. 6, October/November 1995
	Immigration: New Data Tell an Old Story America remains a melting pot and a beacon for people all over the world. Also, comparisons between Japan and the US in the 50 years since the end of World War II find two different nations drawing closer, and survey findings refute the image of youth as lacking values and direction. Vol. 6, No. 5, August/September 1995
	Measuring American Society: The Numbers Are Often Wrong A series of articles cite many misleading or inaccurate conclusions based on faulty interpretation of data, in areas such as population growth, the energy crisis, crime and pollution. Also, a data essay on finds diminishing support for affirmative action and the welfare system. Vol. 6, No. 4, June/July 1995
	Change and Persistence in American Ideas A data essay on the American view of life, including equality, success, foreign affairs, religion, alcohol consumption and the role of government. Also, how Americans view government spending (more for law enforcement and education, less for welfare and foreign aid, and defining the religious right. Vol. 6, No. 3, April/May 1995
	What to Do About Welfare and Social Security? Perceptions about Social Security differ among age groups. Also, Americans support helping the poor, but not through the current welfare system, and how different countries measure public opinion in different ways. Vol. 6, No. 2, February/March 1995