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...public profiles. “Being here for one year and the prominence that Harvard provides brings a measure of security,” Greenblatt said. “The reason that scholars are often persecuted is because [political leaders] think that no one is looking. These are very brave people to do what they do.” The SAR network has thus far arranged for over 100 scholars to flee their countries and take academic positions in safer nations. While most of the destination schools are top-tier U.S. colleges and universities, the list includes schools from Thailand...
...Inhuman Intervention Your report about China's use of forced abortions and sterilizations as part of its one-child policy [Sept. 19] painted a horrific picture. Congratulations to brave legal activist Chen Guangcheng, who, despite being blind and living under the threat of personal danger, has worked unselfishly to file a class action against officials to protect women and children. His dedication is something that anyone can respect and strive to emulate. Carol E. St. Amand Ludlow, Massachusetts...
Inhuman Intervention Your report about China 's use of forced abortions and sterilizations as part of its one-child policy [Sept. 19] painted a horrific picture. Congratulations to brave legal activist Chen Guangcheng, who, despite being blind and living under the threat of personal danger, has worked unselfishly to file a class action against officials to protect women and children. His dedication is something that anyone can respect and strive to emulate. Carol E. St. Amand Ludlow, Massachusetts...
...Harvards stance pits it directly in opposition to our troops: Many in the University may claim to support the troops, and they all certainly accept the protection of the brave men and women in the military. Yet how can one really support the troops if he or she claims that the whole process by which one enters the armed services is so shameful that it should be banned from the University...
Your report about China's use of forced abortions and sterilizations as part of its one-child policy [Sept. 19] painted a horrific picture. Congratulations to brave legal activist Chen Guangcheng, who, despite being blind and living under the threat of personal danger, has worked unselfishly to file a class action against officials to protect women and children. His dedication is something that anyone can respect and strive to emulate...