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Religion in America

By Laura Knoy on Tuesday, July 30, 2002.

The U.S. is the most religiously diverse nation in the world, with Hindus, Christians, Muslims, Jews, Buddhists and other faiths you've probably never even heard of. We'll talk about how that shapes our society and discuss religious tolerance post-September 11. Laura is joined by Diana Eck, author of "A New Religious America: How a 'Christian Country' Has Become the World's Most Religiously Diverse Nation" www.harpercollins.com.

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Remembering Phil Simmons

By John Walters on Tuesday, July 30, 2002.

Writer Phil Simmons of Sandwich passed away Saturday after a long battle with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. His self-published book, "Learning to Fall," received wide acclaim and was picked up by a major publisher last year. We remember him with an interview from February of this year. www.learningtofall.com

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Candidate Interview: Katrina Swett, Dem, 2nd Dist

By Lisa Peakes on Tuesday, July 30, 2002.

NHPR is providing interviews of the candidates running in primaries in the 1st and 2nd Congressional Districts.

Today is Katrina Swett, Democrat running for the seat currently held by Charles Bass.
If you would like to hear the whole 30 minute interview click here:
http://www.nhpr.org/static/programs/nhtoday/focus_point/2002/index.php

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Wanna Sign My Petition?

By Dan Gorenstein on Tuesday, July 30, 2002.

With more than 400 people running for election every two years in New Hampshire, one might think it's easy to get on the an election ballot. And it is if you are a Democrat or Republican. But for candidates who aren't affiliated with either party, getting on the ballot means some serious work.

NHPR's Dan Gorenstein reports.

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