71.   Activists say police have been clearing some vendors from the streets, shaking them down for bribes and making it nearly impossible for them to survive.

72.   Activists say the site, adjacent to a state forest and the shores of Webster Lake, is too fragile for a large landfill.

73.   Activists say this new case could sink the sodomy statute.

74.   Adding to the danger for coastal communities, activists said, rising temperatures may be generating more violent storms.

75.   African-American reparations activists say whatever the strategy, it requires well-publicized and focused grassroots as well as mainstream efforts.

76.   AIDS activists said Thursday the action is the first such move by a union or corporation to supply the drugs to members in such a direct and simple manner.

77.   AIDS activists say this policy would speed the spread of the disease.

78.   AIDS activists say the proposed law duplicates existing law, could cause invasions of privacy and might deter testing.

79.   Air-quality activists said the worsening smog should signal that tougher pollution restrictions are needed in Southern California.

80.   AIDS activists say there were only three such HIV bills last year.