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...much, for that matter, for the AARP being the most powerful lobby in Washington. Forty years after JFK had to promise his Catholicism would have no effect on his presidency, God, whether Christian or Jewish, is everybody's running mate on the campaign trail this year. And the backlash - from folks who actually believe that old saw about the separation of church and state - may finally be starting to rain down...
...paper cited an unnamed friend who described the relationship as having run its course. The couple met amid the swirl of controversy surrounding DeGeneres' coming out as a lesbian--both personally and as the lead character in a popular sitcom. The two then weathered what they felt was a backlash against them: the cancellation of Ellen by ABC and the shrinking of Heche's once promising film career. Still, it seemed a perfect match. They exchanged rings; they championed gay marriage; their careers actually seemed to coalesce with a number of collaborations. But last week they were living apart...
Whatever it is that women want in men, two things are certain: a) it changes annually, and b) women never seem to find it. In the '70s, they looked for sensitivity. Then came a backlash. Strength was the ideal; then strength and sensitivity combined. And a willingness to commit, of course--without being clingy. Clinginess was fatal. A little success and power were welcome too, as long as the man in question wasn't controlling. Now, it seems that what's wanted is a soul mate, a sort of buff Buddha who's terrific...
...Clinton-Gore position is an attempt to dodge the populist backlash and still do something for small-business owners and farmers. The increased exemption is a start, but it has a serious flaw: the exemption can be difficult to get. For example, heirs must be active in a business for a set amount of time. What if they'd rather go to college? Or are disabled...
...BACKLASH STARTS HERE The habit of naming an urban district by fragmenting and contracting the names of its borders (e.g., Manhattan's SoHo, South of Houston Street), hoping to imply a newfound hipness, has grown into a cultural virus...