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...nation, which is assembled around a certain idea of the dignity of the person, and in particular, the woman’s dignity, around a certain idea of living together. The integral veil that totally hides the face represents an attack on those values, which are so fundamental, so essential to the republican contract.” Sarkozy’s statement clearly invokes the language of human and, especially, women’s rights. But it is very difficult to discern exactly whose—and especially which women’s—“dignity?...
Nash’s family is suing her neighbor for $50 million and intends to sue the state for $150 million, for inability in preventing the attack, according to the Globe. The chimpanzee was shot and killed by police soon after the incident...
After the Crimson went on a 4-0 run with less than seven minutes remaining in the first period to take a commanding six-goal lead, Boston College went on the attack with just seconds to play and looked to be on the verge of halting Harvard?...
...Crimson (8-7, 3-4 Ivy) concluded a roller coaster of a season on a high note, defeating the Eagles (12-6, 1-4 ACC) for the third straight season, 17-9, thanks to a balanced offensive attack that saw nine different players find the back...
...difference between restricting immigration and banning a book exemplifies perfectly how enthusiasm for preventing European society from changing too much has evolved into a radical reaction against Islam. The threat of outright discrimination toward Muslims in Europe is becoming a reality. European leaders seem prepared to brazenly attack Islam and disregard the basic freedom of expression of which the Continent has become so proud. Even the president of the European Union, Herman Van Rompuy, espouses hard-line opposition to Turkey joining the EU, simply on the grounds of its Islamic population. Multiculturalism in the Old World may soon...