The 2004 Presidential election is about a month away, and many articles in this month's issue focus on this important topic. Learn about past elections, some of the tactics being used in this one, and what the future may hold for the United States and the rest of the world. Along with these articles, there are our writers explore two other key issues in the world today: controlling polio, and recycling technology. Enjoy!

                 Thanks for reading,
                                   Wojciech Gryc
  

	Polio in Africa (by Anthony-George D'Andrea) Though close to eradication, recent studies show that polio is making a comeback in Africa. This is a devastating setback for all working hard to control the disease, and tring to make it stop affecting the world's poorest people. Learn what is being done to protect potential victims. Read more...
	The Presidential Election in 2000 (by Allison Martell) The Presidential election in 2000 was one of the most controversial elections in recent memory. Learn what made it such a contested topic, and how even a country like the United States can suffer from controversial election results. Read more...
	Get Involved: The Cost of Progress (by Mark Cavdar) Mark Cavdar explores how corporations recycle technology by sending obsolete computers and other tools to third world countries. Many people are forced to work with dangerous chemicals with minimal, if any, protection. Read more...
	Comment: The Threat of Space War (by Wojciech Gryc) "On, August 2, 2004, the United States Air Force published the Doctrine Document 2-2.1, a document outlining the importance of space superiority in times of war." Learn how this may affect space and war as we know it. Read more...
	Comment: Tugging at the Heart for Votes         (by Zoltan Lorantffy) Zoltan Lorantffy presents a criticism of the Republican convention, and the tactics that were used to promote their political standpoints by focusing on September 11, the War on Terrorism, and the use of celebrity supporters. Read more...