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...committee called on Harvard to adopt a code of workplace conduct and urged Summers to issue a “strong” statement about workplace expectations...
...countries are natural U.S. allies, to be trusted in the long run. U.S. foreign policy, at least toward the developing world, has been governed by short-term tactical necessities rather than far-seeing strategic thinking and action. A superpower should not have tunnel vision. If the U.S. were to adopt a broader perspective and a deeper understanding of people and nations around the world, the hatred toward America could be gradually reduced. There is simply no quick solution. DEEPAK BANERJEE New Delhi
...Russia has not yet decided which path to follow, attempting at the same time to sell nuclear technologies to Iran and to sell oil to the West, to preserve its independence as a geopolitical power and to create stronger diplomatic ties, to pursue its war in Chechnya and to adopt international standards of human rights. Russia is not a firm American ally, and the U.S. must exercise caution as it seeks warmer relations. But giving Russia a consultative role and allowing it to join in the substantive international dialogue is a form of constructive engagement, and it offers the best...
...plan is already widely supported by the community, indicating that Cambridge schools have ample room for improvement. Additionally, with the economy officially in a recession, now is the time to aggressively adopt measures that could counteract the ruinous effects of poverty. When the school committee reconvenes to vote, we urge them to approve the Cambridge Public Schools Controlled Choice Plan. As the city’s school board, it is their responsibility to ensure that no student is left behind...
...menorah next to a Christmas tree is not a significant way of giving Jewish concerns parity with Christian ones. Canceling classes on Rosh Hashannah would be a reasonable way to balance the public celebration of Christmas with Jewish concerns. While that might not necessarily be the best policy to adopt (all holidays of all religions couldn’t be similarly honored), such an action makes more sense from within a Jewish context than putting menorahs next to Christmas trees. Hanukkah and Christmas are juxtaposed by the calendar most years, yet they stand at opposite poles of importance within their...