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The article highlights key figures in the 2024 political landscape— American politicians Joe Biden, Donald Trump, and Kamala Devi Harris—with legal battles, especially Trump's felony charges, shaping the upcoming election more than traditional campaign events.

The author discusses narcissism of Donald Trump, former U.S. President, to remain black hole around revolved politics of the country and mentions approach of Trump to limit himself in general election. Topics discussed include loss of Trump in the midterm elections with rejected candidates by voters, president Joe Biden pressurized on not running for another election due to age, and Kamala Harris to point her role as a vice president of U.S.

Focuses on the proposal of the merger between publisher Time Inc. and entertainment provider Warner Communications Inc. Statement that the merger will help Time Warner to strengthen the international competitiveness; Prediction by media analysts that a half-dozen massive conglomerates will control the global communications market in future; Speculation that Time and Warner overrate their synergies.

Provides some insights into issues and developments in sexual revolution and emergence of information technology in the U.S. Social and cultural indications of computer-to-computer communications; Aspects of popular culture; Implications of sexual revolution's credo of physical sharing without personal intimacy, allowing people to exchange their thoughts before exchanging anything else; Indications of culture and society.

Focuses on issues related to the resignation of Attorney General Richard Thornburgh from his position and his membership in the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Reasons cited by Thornburgh for his resignation; Response of the ACLU to the political principles of Thornburgh; Views of presidential candidate George Bush that ACLU stands to the left of the American mainstream; Stand of the ACLU on legislation related to child pornography and child exploitation; Implications of Thornburgh's controversy for the campaign effort of Bush.

An interview with former technology executive Bill Gates is presented. He discusses the role of technological innovations in renewable energy for preventing climate change. He addresses the need for government spending on research and development (R&D) in energy. He mentions historical precedents for human energy transitions. Problems with wind power and solar photovoltaic cells are noted. His view on certainty purportedly held by environmentalists are addressed.

An interview is presented with former U.S. President Bill Clinton that focuses on his efforts since leaving office in 2001. Topics discussed include his efforts to encourage philanthropy, whether or not his wife Hillary Clinton will run for president in 2016, and the 2014 intervention into the Gaza Strip by Israel. The Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) is also discussed.

The article presents the viewpoints of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg that were conveyed during the author's 2012 interview with him. The article looks at Bloomberg's policies related to preventing obesity by limiting soft drink sizes and the public opposition that resulted from his proposal, his thoughts on U.S. President Barack Obama, and Bloomberg's regrets about the impact of his educational reforms.

The article discusses the role of campaign contributions in U.S. elections as a result of the 2010 U.S. Supreme Court ruling entitled "Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission." The article focuses on lawyer Jim Bopp who advocates unlimited campaign contributions in U.S. elections. Topics include super political action committees (PACs), lawyer Trevor Potter who opposes Bopp's views on campaign contributions, as well as the role of the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

Profiles israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon. Emphasis on managing enemies rather than making friends; Possibility that Sharon has shaped his state's geographical and moral terrain and international image; Highlights from his military and political background; Emphasis on his building of a barrier against West Bank Palestinians that is the single biggest change in the land since the Six Day War; Reflections on the Arab view of the right of the Jewish people to have an independent Jewish state in the homeland of the Jewish people; Biblical references that are tribal rather than spiritual; Appeal of Sharon based on his understanding of the fears of Israel's people.

Profiles Salam Fayyad, the Palestinian Authority's minister of finance. Examination of his role within the government of the Palestinian Authority; Discussion of his role as Mahmoud Abbas takes over for Yasir Arafat as the prime minister; Why Fayyad is trying to get Palestinian security chiefs to switch to direct deposit of paychecks.

Discusses the balance of the United States Senate between Democrats and Republicans, and how aging Senator Strom Thurmond (R-S.C.) plays a crucial role in the balance. Physical condition of Thurmond; Possible outcomes in the event of his death; Speculation about the party affiliation of a potential replacement, who would be appointed by Democratic South Carolina Governor Jim Hodges.

Focuses on the design process of the Buick Bengal roadster from General Motors (GM). Models and concepts used in the creation of the car; Description of the Buick design studios; Individuals involved in the Bengal's creation, including GM's design chief Wayne Cherry; Key features of the car.

Focuses on United States President-elect George W. Bush. How people view him; Lack of government experience; Thoughts from Vice President-elect Dick Cheney; Bush's delegation of power during the transition period; His cabinet selections.

Discusses the race for the United States House of Representatives in Los Angeles, California between Republican Congressman James Rogan and Democratic State Senator Adam Schiff. Amount of money raised and spent on the campaigns of the two men; Work of political consultant Matt Keelen on Rogan's campaign and general consultant Parke Skelton on the Schiff campaign.

Focuses on Mark Penn, a Democratic pollster, who has worked for the Clinton administration. His efforts to find realms of potential voters through surveys; His work with Hillary Clinton on her run for Senate in New York; Surveys as political strategies; His work in politics.

Describes the process by which United States presidential candidate John McCain is presented to the public via mass media. Television commercials; Positive and negative ads; Commercial producer, Greg Stevens; Tactics and strategies; Advertising campaign.

Focuses on United States Vice-President Al Gore's presidential campaign. Questions about his political ability; The role of authenticity in the 2000 US presidential race; Changes in Gore's campaign methods and staffing; His relationship with US President Bill Clinton; Gore's standing in pre-election polls; Competition with former US Senator Bill Bradley for the Democratic nomination.

Focuses on the residents of Fountain, Colorado, and their nominations for items to be included in the New York Times Capsule in 1999. Reasons behind their nominations; Fountain as a demographically representative community.

Focuses on the Reform Party in the United States. Possible candidates who are considering running for president of the US including Patrick Buchanan, Warren Beatty and Donald Trump; The struggle over philosophy and power within the party; The relationship between the Reform Party and cable news; Question of whether pop-culture politicians understand voters or the news media; Comments by Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura.

Focuses on the reaction of college professors James Van de Velde to accusations of his involvement as the main suspect in the murder of Suzanne Jovin in New Haven, Connecticut. Effect of the accusation on Van de Velde's career and personal life; Frustration over the public's demand to prove his innocence.

Focuses on foster care of the elderly in the United States. How the foster care works; Training of prospective caregivers; Example of New Jersey's program and the role of Senior Citizens United Community Services in the program; Comments from Suzanne Watson, director of Alternate Family Care in New Jersey.

Profiles United States First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton. Her changing roles in politics; Contemplation of campaigning for a New York State Senate seat; Comparisons of political aspirations between Hillary Clinton and role model Eleanor Roosevelt; Transition from First Lady to political leader; Life after the White House; Background chairing various commissions during the administration; Travels to North Africa.

Presents the thank-you notes of U.S. President George Bush to various individuals. Letter sent by Bush to the campaign manager of Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis; Note of Bush to Democratic presidential candidate and Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis; Gratitude of Bush to actor Arnold Schwarzenegger; Gratitude expressed to Harvard University President Derek Bok.

Focuses on efforts of U.S. presidential candidate George Bush to help under-privileged children through his program, Youth Engaged in Service (YES) to America. Information that Bush called for $100 million in federal money, matched by private donations, to fund a public-private partnership that would encourage young people to serve their communities; Political advantage of Bush by promoting the YES to America program; Recognition of the fact by Bush that the government must spend money to fight poverty.

Focuses on former United States Attorney General Elliot Richardson who served under President Richard Nixon. His decision to resign in the midst of the Watergate scandal; Richardson's belief that the White House was wrong; His decision not to turn over tapes to Archibald Cox, special prosecutor investigating Watergate; Biographical information; His life since the scandal.

Focuses on the importance of suburban women in determining the outcomes of elections in the United States. How unlike the 1996 presidential campaign, in which 'soccer moms' unanimously favored President Bill Clinton over Bob Dole, the loyalty of suburban women has yet to be won by either presidential candidates Al Gore or George W. Bush; Suburban women's stands on political issues. INSET: My Suburb.

Comments on several issues relevant to media and business in the U.S. Lives and work of reporter-researchers for publications; Investments by Ron Brown into a local radio station in Washington, D.C.; Comments on the "New York Times" newspaper.

Focuses on the United States Federal Aviation Administration's new security measures. Comments on the total number of passengers on international flights as revealed by the International Civil Aviation Organization of the United Nations; Discussion of the death of people as a result of aircraft bombings; Estimation of the cost that could save millions of children.

An introduction is presented to the special issue of the journal on the U.S. Civil War that discusses topics such as the topic of slavery in "The Atlantic" magazine, reprinted articles, and the Gettysburg Address by U.S. President Abraham Lincoln.

The article discusses the political ideology of U.S. president Barack Obama, noting that conservatives believe he promotes a socialist agenda while liberals express disappointment in the choices made by his administration.

An introduction to the journal is presented in which the guest editor interview with the top national security officers of the U.S. where they discuss about world views, foreign policies and the Sunni allies.

An introduction is presented that discusses an issue article on the history of U.S. mass incarceration in relation to anti-black racism, noting the opinions of U.S. politician Daniel Patrick Moynihan on the issue and the impact of the carceral state on black families.

An editorial introduction is presented to the issue's featured section dedicated to African Americans and race relations in the United States, highlighting contributions by Nicholas Yan, Ta-Nehisi Coates, and Jeffrey Goldberg.

The article provides the author's view on issues concerning human rights, minorities, and the concept of Jewishness in European countries. He mentions the insight of Nazi leader Adolf Hitler about civil rights and the French Revolution. He also mentions the history of anti-Semitic expostulations and issues regarding immigration.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various reports within the issue on topics including U.S. President Obama's achievements as a president including having staved off a depression, his interest in the structural problems of the military, and the International Space Station.