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Issues in the year 1999
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Parenting Today
Parents have become convenient scapegoats for a host of long-term problems in society. But most adults believe they are doing a good job raising their children. Also, bumps in the Social Security privatization bandwagon, and assessing discovery and change over the past century.
Vol. 10, No. 6, October/November 1999
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House Advantage: Gambling to Win, But Usually Behind
Gambling has evolved from a back-room vice to legitimate entertainment and a revenue source for government. Also, a public assessment of Bill Clinton in crisis, and most American workers remain satisfied with their jobs,
Vol. 10, No. 5, August/September 1999
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Controversial Issues in Health Care
Support is growing for the medical use of marijuana, and the division over right-to-life attitudes is between the highly religious and those who are more secular. Also, online polling is coming of age, and more minority candidates are seeking high statewide offices.
Vol. 10, No. 4, June/July 1999
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Everyday Life in Twentieth-Century America: Part II
In economic and social terms, most Americans believe things are better now than they were a century ago, except for morals and values. Also, the status of women has improved but still has a way to go, and the generation gap over patriotism.
Vol. 10, No. 3, April/May 1999
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Everyday Life in Twentieth-Century America: Part I
Assessing the change and continuity in US culture over the past 100 year. Also, can we afford the health care we need, and anticipating the apocalypse on the eve of a new millennium.
Vol. 10, No. 2, February/March 1999
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