The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) will each stage a rally on Sept.15 to drum up support for their respective referendum proposals.

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By ChenHurng-yu陳鴻瑜
Taiwan's intention to hold a referendum to decide on whether or not to apply for UN membership has attracted the criticism of US government officials. First an official from the US Department of State said he was against the move, saying such a referendum would be an attempt to change the "status quo." Then US Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte, who is in charge of cross-strait relations, said if Taiwan were to hold a referendum on UN membership it would be a step toward a declaration of independence.

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By Lee Pai-po
President Chen Shui-bian's (陳水扁) recent trip to Taiwan's diplomatic allies in Central America has prompted fierce domestic criticism of the nation's foreign aid policies. With China using its growing power to restrict Taiwan's ability to freely participate on the international stage, I would like to point out the differences between China and Taiwan's foreign aid efforts.

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By LiuKuan-teh劉冠德
Despite the fact that it needs final approval by the party congress, the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) Central Executive Committee passed the party's "normal country" draft resolution last Thursday.

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As resentment and insecurity reach a critical level, the Democrats need to represent the swelling ranks of the have-nots as vigorously as Bush has stuck up for the haves
By Gary Younge
In July the Florida Republican state Representative Bob Allen was caught offering to pay a black undercover cop US$20 so that he would perform oral sex on him in a park. Allen's defense? Blowjobs and cash are to black males what kryptonite is to Superman -- the only known means of depleting their superhuman strength.

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By Anne Chaonand Richard Ingham
Efforts to accelerate action against the world's looming climate crisis begin in earnest this month, unfolding against a background of deepening scientific concern but entrenched political obstacles.

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