Reviews the events surrounding the Federal Trade Commission's efforts to regulate television advertising aimed at children. Discusses the fairness of children's advertising and considers the question of who should make decisions regulating children's viewing: the family or the government. (GC)

This essay discusses several factors which led to the regulation of American higher education by the federal government. Various arguments supporting the position that higher education should be regulated in a different way than business are presented. (EB)

This article traces the progress of U.S. political thought and economic development over the last two centuries. Although the psychological realism of the Founders predicted much, and has served the nation well, modern needs surpass those of a small and distant national government. (PS)

Gives an account of the refugee resettlement policy debate which includes the author's role during the Carter administration. Describes two competitive approaches to solving refugee problems: (1) increasing Federal control of resettlement efforts or (2) emphasizing the role of voluntary agencies. (APM)

Flaws in the New Communities program that are discussed in this essay include: (1) defective financial arrangements; (2) a lack of strategic aims and/or a special constituency; (3) inadequate backing by State and local governments; (4) poor leadership; (5) insufficient provisions for dealing with a poor national economy; and (6) private developer…

Proponents of sex education in the public schools have stressed a particular world view and the establishment of a chosen ideology. The public and congress would do well to examine this posture anew. (Author/EB)

Assesses Congress's role and development. Concludes that the Constitution's framers designed institutions well-matched to the Constitution's most fundamental purposes. If those purposes remain desirable, changes should be kept marginal. Some marginal changes are suggested. (PS)

Victor Palmieri, United States Coordinator for Refugee Affairs, responding to Amitai Etzioni's charge that he ignores voluntary organizations by "federalizing" the refugee resettlement process, maintains that timing, legislation, and previous commitment of voluntary resources demand that resettlement remain a government responsibility.…

This essay discusses the correlation between health and medical care, progress in medical science, and education. The growth in medical care, non-medical factors contributing to this growth, and different views concerning the effectiveness of medical care are examined. (EB)

Explores issues related to civic education, which is currently not in fashion, but likely to become the focus of increasing interest from both conservative and liberal political thinkers. The revival of civic education must not be at the expense of the traditions of both public and private schooling in favor of a set of ideas defined by the…

Discusses the proliferation of federal education programs and the many problems inherent in federal education policy. Suggestions are given to reform the federal role in education through changes in the reauthorization of the Elementary Secondary Education Act. (SLD)

Cricizes Jacqueline Kasun's article denouncing sex education programs. Refutes her charges that the sex education program in Arcata, California, was designed to indoctrinate children in the direction of a new morality. States that the program was an attempt by teachers and the community to reinforce familial and moral values. (BE)

Discusses traditional concepts of tradition, religion, commerce, and family life. Points out innovative philosophies held by the Founding Fathers which shaped the Constitution. The subsequent moral revolution needs to be reconsidered in light of the Founding Fathers' intent. (PS)

Proposes a social child-support program based on taxes on earnings (deductions from wages) of absent parent rather than voluntary or court-determined payments enforced by law. Summarizes principal benefits of such a system and notes that proposed system is being tried out in several Wisconsin counties now. (CJM)

Discusses the clash between federal government regulations and the university's right to be autonomous with regard to its own academic affairs. Presents the costs of and justifications for federal regulations. Suggests that subsidies, rather than regulations, are the best means for bringing about change while preserving diversity in universities.…