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U.S. government should take cues from USAC senate As a longtime campaigner for electoral reform in New Zealand, I am heartened to see the same desire for more democratic electoral practices emerging in the United States. Read more...

The most recent major hurricane to hit the Houston area was Hurricane Alicia in 1983. I know because I was there. With top winds of 127 miles per hour spawning 23 tornadoes, this Category 5 hurricane was a major disaster. Read more...

The special election Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has called for on Nov. 8 could have devastating consequences for public education in California. University of California students concerned about public schools and their own university education should be paying close attention, as the governor’s so-called reform agenda will lead to more cuts to education at all levels and will weaken the ability of teachers and others to fight those cuts. Read more...

What does road rage have to do with Hurricane Katrina? My father’s experience with it provides the answer. But first, you’ll have to meet my good ol’ dad. Read more...

Do you feel less confident in the federal government’s ability to deal with disaster after Hurricane Katrina? Why or why not? Vinh Le Graduate student, teacher education program “I don’t feel less confident, but I am disappointed in the whole situation. Read more...

Race, class issues reasons for aid delay This is one of the most catastrophic hurricanes in the history of the United States. Where is help? A common question among survivors who had gone days without food and water. Read more...