In Mother Jones by Arthur Allen (Vaccine Skeptics vs. Your Kids) September/October, 2008. The author investigates the current trend by many parents of not vaccinating their children against common diseases such as whooping cough and measles. Reasons given for not vaccinating includes distrust of doctors, the supposed link to autism and a higher educational attainment level; Child vaccination supporters’ point to the success of aggressive vaccination requirements that have all but eliminated many childhood diseases from the industrialized world. Abstract by Teal McAllister

In Mother Jones by Bruce Falconer (Yes, Republicans Can) 19, 2008. Presidential candidate Obama said, “We’re not red states or blue states; were the United States.” And with that quote, Mr. Obama began to sway moderate and rabid Republicans alike toward the Democratic ticket. Mr. Falconer profiles the fight over traditional Republican strongholds like Virginia, Montana, Missouri and Colorado. The Obama campaign believes that if they can win Iowa and the states won by Kerry in 2004 and knockoff a couple of these traditional red states they will win the White House. Abstract by Terry White