Lists terms from current sociopolitical language, continuing from an earlier issue of "Yelmo" and covering the second half of the alphabet, "J" to "X". Provides definitions and context quotations for all items, and in some cases, notes on their historical origin. Includes borrowings from English and from some regional…

Compares presidential inaugural addresses before and after 1932 in terms of rhetorical style and substance. Presents the stylistic response of the latter group to a new rhetorical situation characterized by audience heterogeneity and the need for ritualistic unity. (JMF)

Repeal of the Hatch Act would worsen inflation and make effective controls over government much more difficult to achieve. Repeal of the Hatch Act would serve the interests of no one except those who seek to gain increasing political power at the expense of the general public. (Author/IRT)

Examines the role of parliamentary debate in the demise of the friendship between Fox and Burke over the issue of the French Revolution and English domestic reform. Investigates the drawing out of Fox's position and the polarization of opinion in Commons by Burke's rhetorical destruction of traditional Whig principles. (JMF)

Focuses on the 1858 election campaign in which Abraham Lincoln opposed Stephen A. Douglas, examining the function and role of political reporters at the time, the press's relationship with candidates, and the contribution of reporters and the press to the public's knowledge and understanding of the candidates and the issues. (Author/GT)

Reviews the career of Prime Minister Thatcher and her participation in the campaign for her election. Identifies the five most salient elements in her image and within the general context of contemporary political communication in Britain: cultural identification, accent and word choice patterns, Tory message, sex, and sense of conviction. (JMF)

After years of navigating independently, some 62 Hispanic organizations are "getting it together" and presenting a united front through the Forum. Article describes the awakening of Hispanic consciousness, the factors behind it, and the organization and mission of the Forum itself. (DS)

Explores the process by which contenders for the presidential nominations of the major parties in 1976 emerged, with particular reference to the impact of changes in campaign financing law and of the rules for convention delegate selection on that process. (JMF)

Contrasts the ritual forms of the two major political nominating conventions in 1976. The Democrats played upon the theme of unity, the Republicans upon the theme of conflict, as each sought legitimation of the party and its chosen leader. (JMF)

Discusses how the alienation of the electorate and the incessant probing of the press came together in 1976 to affect the rhetorical techniques and strategies available to presidential candidates to defend themselves from attacks on their character and integrity. (JMF)

Parlier's powerless Chicanos wrested the power from the dominant Anglo business elite. The events, which enabled the Chicanos to gain control of the local government, constitute an example of Chicano political activism. This article demonstrates the significance of the events leading to the Chicano takeover and its uniqueness. (NQ)

Using North Dakota as an example, this article focuses upon the misuse of statistical information by those who for political reasons wish to distort data and maintains, that educators are best equipped to handle educational data. (JC)

Rousseau's concept of the General Will has been the subject of long-standing scholarly debate. Attempts to understand the General Will as Rousseau's answer to the wider problem in democratic theory as a whole of how self-interests are to be reconciled in a democracy. (Author/RK)

Peru's new regime eased its guidance of the media in 1975 but then tightened controls in 1976 as street rioters protested inflation. (KS)

Five high school newspaper reporters write about their observations of the Republican and Democratic National Conventions. (HOD)