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Reform Party rivals battling for high stakes
For political junkies tired of tightly choreographed conventions and eager for a little mudslinging, the Reform Party gathering this week promises to be must-see TV.
Disabled Americans say their votes count too
This election year, leaders of the disabled community are undertaking an aggressive campaign to boost voter turnout and ensure that their concerns are addressed beyond mere campaign promises.
This election, Nader makes serious run at White House
He will almost certainly not be the next president of the United States, yet Ralph Nader's candidacy could make the difference in this year's race.
Cheney expands GOP ticket's resume
In the end, the searcher became the searched for, and for conservatives who were wary of some of Gov. George W. Bush's vice presidential flirtations, the choice of Dick Cheney as the Republican running mate came as a relief.
Candidate pushes socialism in presidential bid
He wants to dismantle the army and arm farmers -- and calls Cuba a shining example for all workers. He is James Harris, the candidate for the Socialist Workers Party.
Signs Point to Softening Stance on Executions
Does Governor Bush's decision to grant a temporary stay to a death-row inmate indicate a shift in the political climate against the death penalty?
Young Atlanta adviser has Bush's ear on education
George W. Bush has said that, should he be elected president, his first piece of legislation would deal with education reform. If so, the person helping him write it could be an Atlanta native who is barely 25 years old.
Speech may shed light on reticent half of Texas' first couple
There are advantages and disadvantages to being married to a presidential candidate. Just ask Laura Bush.
Keyes drops out of race
The man many call the Don Quixote of the Republican Party is done tilting at the windmills of moral decay for now, and has called it quits.
Bush aide makes quick transition
Like other members of George W. Bush's campaign staff, Sarah
Youssef was looking forward to the "Big Unwind" -- life after
Election Day Nov. 7, when months of chocolate-fueled all-nighters would give way to much-needed R&R. She was wrong.
See Spot run --- all the way to White House
When George W. Bush is sworn in as president, he won't be the only new White House occupant with a presidential pedigree.He will be joined by Spot Fetcher Bush, the daughter of former President George Bush's famous dog, Millie.
Write-in candidates give presidential race some colorful twists
Meet the other aspirants for the office of the presidency: the write-in candidates. Few of them have coherent policy positions on issues or enjoy widespread name recognition, but they certainly add color to a sometimes staid campaign.
Hair vote goes to Bush; height favors Gore
It's not their policy positions or their popularity or even their poll standings that will determine whether Bush or Gore wins the presidency tonight. Rather, it's all in the hair. Or
royal lineage. Or movie theater beverage sales.
Election hijinks a boon to humor
Democracy may be taking a beating in the messy aftermath of Election 2000, but the ensuing hijinks have provided a steady source of ready-made punchlines .
Teens from war-torn world learn to get along
. . .From appearances, it was hard to guess that the two young men, both dressed in T-shirts and sneakers,
came from opposite sides of a bitter dispute that even three weeks ago would have made it improbable
for them to meet safely, let alone trade jokes.
U.S. to embrace foreign-born adoptees faster
Next to Christmas and their birthdays, Daniel and Lydia's favorite holiday is one their parents created just for them: "I Gotcha" day. It marks the day the two Russian-born children, ages 3 and 4, were adopted by Carol and Brian Walters of Alpharetta. This year, the Walters family is adding another celebration to their calendar, one they will share next week with hundreds of other adoptive parents nationwide.
Chains of diplomacy broken
It's not easy trying to alter public opinion in the face of long-held misperception. Yet, few do it as well as Teodoro Maus. For more than a decade, the Atlanta-based consul general for Mexico has effectively mixed diplomacy and activism to shape the way Mexican immigrants are viewed here and to influence policies affecting them.
Group gives area hospitals' unwanted items a new life
The work of an Atlanta-based nonprofit organization is helping turn this country's waste into another's treasure.
Atlanta home to some, but asylum elusive
Until three months ago, Edgar Maldonado was a relatively wealthy, well-respected television journalist in Bogota. But in strife-torn Colombia, wealth and ties to the media can get you killed.
Atlantan makes plea for Bangladesh
Nearly a week after a 10-foot-high tidal surge battered homes and claimed 142 lives in Sandwip, Bangladesh, an Atlanta software engineer is calling on other natives of the storm-battered nation to join in the relief effort.
Atlantans hope, pray for Gujarat kin
Thousands of Gujaratis live in the Atlanta area; many spent Friday frantically hitting redial and praying their relatives had escaped the devastation of the killer earthquake that hit India.
Thousands in aid raised in metro area
The news traveled fast among members of metro Atlanta's Indian community. And their response has been equally swift. Within days of the Jan. 26 earthquake that rocked the Indian state of Gujarat, Gujaratis and other Indian-Americans in Atlanta poured tens of thousands of dollars into relief funds.
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New Turner U.N. grants target AIDS, energy needs
Ted Turner, who has pledged \\$1 billion of his own money over 10 years to the United Nations, is directing the bulk of his latest round of international philanthropy toward reducing the spread of HIV and AIDS among young people in Africa.
Peace Corps recognizes Atlantans' role
In the last 10 years, the Atlanta University Center --- a consortium of six historically black institutions in southeast Atlanta --- has produced more African-American Peace Corps volunteers than any other college system in the nation. The Atlanta regional office of the Peace Corps will celebrate that achievement tonight at Spelman College.
Palestinians don't want to give up 'right of return'
Some carry rusty keys to homes destroyed long ago, others yellowed land deeds or faded photographs. As Israeli and Palestinian diplomats try to hammer out a peace deal, the fate of these refugees is proving to be one of the biggest obstacles.
Why is there fighting in the Middle East
In many ways, the trouble in the Middle East is a family feud between cousins.To understand the root of their conflict, we must look at the history of the two peoples.
Metro protesters decry strikes at Palestinians
With placards bobbing in the sunlight and chants of "Stop killing our children" punctuating the autumn air, hundreds of Muslims gathered to express their solidarity with Palestinians in the Middle East.
City Jews hoping Sharon will give peace a chance
The election of Ariel Sharon as Israel's new prime minister has members of Atlanta's Jewish community taking a wait-and-see approach while expressing cautious optimism that the Middle
East peace process won't completely unravel with the tough-talking right-wing politician at the helm.
Palestinians distrust Powell
Architect of Gulf War is bound to encounter skepticism about his evenhandedness among those who feel solidarity with Iraq.
Anti-violence rallies planned by Arabs, Jews
Members of Atlanta's Jewish and Palestinian communities are taking part in separate rallies this week to denounce the violence in the West Bank.
Mideast deaths sadden area's Palestinians
For Atlanta area Palestinians, the holiday season this year was one of solemn remembrance.
Why is there fighting in the Middle East?
In many ways, the trouble in the Middle East is a family feud between cousins.To understand the root of their conflict, we must look at the history of the two peoples.
What makes our planet shake?
What could cause the normally stable Earth to shake as if a herd of elephants was stampeding through your bedroom?
Hot and cold air a recipe for deadly twister sandwich
The recipe for a tornado calls for a big thunderstorm, winds blowing from opposite directions and a
strong "updraft." And it all starts with a sandwich.
China holds Atlanta follower of outlawed meditation sect
An Atlanta engineer who traveled to China to pay last respects to a dying relative has run afoul of the law for carrying literature tied to a banned meditation movement.
Friends fail to win release of Falun Gong supporter
In the three weeks that Xiaohua Du has been under house arrest in China, friends and supporters of the Atlanta engineer have worked tirelessly for her return to the United States --- but with little success.
China says Atlantans can go home
Much to the relief of many, an Atlanta engineer detained in China since early September is being allowed to return home.
China releases local Falun Gong devotees
An Atlanta engineer and her husband, who spent almost two months under house arrest in China, returned home Monday determined to publicize the faith that landed them in trouble with Chinese authorities.
Falun Gong video criticized by members
Calling it yet another attempt to discredit their movement, members of the Falun Gong faith in Atlanta have denounced the broadcast of a graphic police video on Chinese television this week that showed Falun Gong adherents setting themselves on fire.
Islamic holiday stirs immigrants' hearts
When Joynul Abedin observes the Islamic holiday of Eid Al Fitr on Wednesday, it will be a far cry from last year's three-day celebration with friends and neighbors in his hometown of Sylhet,
Bangladesh.
Modern transportation systems, growth of Islam transform hajj
As several dozen metro Atlantans begin making their way back from the hajj, others at home recall the impression the sacred obligation made on their lives.
A privileged life in Asia reveals many truths of prejudice here
"Just as my stay at Morehouse opened my eyes to the continued discrimination against a race in 21st-century America, it also made me begin to question the very amenities that constituted my own comfortable upbringing."
Conventions drawing big crowds to Atlanta
It's not the heat, it's the head count. Along with afternoon showers and characteristically oppressive temperatures,
there's another addition to Atlanta's summer that's becoming a regular fixture: conventioneers
Area drought not so bad?
Asian summit on civil rights kicks off today
Atlantans revive Rwandan hospital
Wiring pledge wins cheers
Author to recall lifelong odyssey
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