Dangling clause: Gay rights should be part of police contract
The City of Ypsilanti and its school board are at odds over the subject of gay rights in a contract regarding police patrols of school grounds. The controversy first arose this past October when the school board accepted the city's proposal to allow police to patrol the city's schools. But the school board eliminated the language from the original proposal that specifically prevented police officers from discriminating against gays and lesbians.
Finance filibuster: Senators should discuss campaign finance reform
In modern politics, some industries and interest groups have considerable influence on federal legislation through "soft money" contributions. An attempt to bring the McCain-Feingold Bill into the U.S. Senate recently resulted in a Republican filibuster. Yesterday, the bill's supporters attempted to ressurect it from debate but failed to garner the 60 votes necessary. The proposal sought to reform senatorial campaign financing.
Some professors can afford to have tests right before break
Chances are, if you are reading this column right now, you are not a happy camper. Let's face it, if you could, you'd already be deeply involved in your spring break activity (or lack there of).
02-27-98
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