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University and city officials say the University has a particularly strong stake in the outcome of Question 9, a proposal which, if approved, would abolish rent control...
Ours is a plastic, throw-away culture. In the perpetual quest for instant gratification--fast food, heart-stopping entertainment, efficient government--we tend to endorse and abolish in grand swaths, with a flick of the wrist, a snap of the fingers and little thought. We love McDonald's french fries for their perfectly consistent thickness and temperature, Schwarzenegger because he produces a constant stream of adrenaline, and a congressperson who stays out of trouble and agrees with us on everything...
Joining the endless speculation and discussion of the value of monarchy to Britain, the Economist finally catches the wave of popular resentment, and proposes a referendum to abolish the monarchy in favor of a British republic. Precipitated by the current brouhaha, in other words, lots of Britons are being tempted to throw the entire bad lot away--abolishing royalty guarantees no more royal scandals, because there won't be anybody to be scandalized...
...that even though the players don't have a contract, the basketball season starts November 4. The key issue in the talks -- just as it is throughout pro sports -- is the players' salary cap: The owners want to close loopholes in cap rules, while the players are trying to abolish the cap, adopted...
...regrettable development, in part because they give further advantage to wealthy clients who already hire the best lawyers. To undercut their influence, he urges the complete elimination of peremptory challenges. The Supreme Court has already disallowed them when used solely for reasons of race or gender. It may eventually abolish them altogether. If not, says Adler, Congress and state legislatures should...