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Thant said Burmese women suffer at the hands of the repressive government there. Although the country's government imposes restrictions on both men and women, Thant said women bear the brunt of this repression...
...Neil L. Rudenstine, who has backed the general counsel, have raised the stakes and each has taken a significant professional risk. What was once an internal matter in the police department is now a major University-wide issue. If Harvard loses in court, Marshall and Rudenstine will bear the brunt of the blame...
Designed by William Ware, class of 1852 and Henry Van Brunt, class of 1854, in 1878 as a memorial to the Harvard men who died in the Civil War, the transept's tablet-covered walls and central stained glass window will not be altered...
...George enrolled at the London School of Economics, where, from philosopher Karl Popper, he learned about the links between communism and fascism and the importance of "open societies." The lessons stuck with Soros and now underpin his efforts on behalf of the part of Europe that bore the brunt of both repressive isms and where, he fears, freedom may be at risk if economic and political chaos provokes a return to authoritarian rule. "There are two reasons why I support open societies," he explains. "One is the possibility of actually having an impact, of turning a tragic situation around...
...short address given by a man of whom they personally disapprove. After four years here, they can't complain that they're out of practice. Powell's opponents also have to realize that whatever they do will not effect Powell's personal opinion. Instead, they should redirect the brunt of their fury at Powell's boss, Bill Clinton, who is much more likely to yield widespread protest. After all, if Clinton gave an order to fully integrate gays into the military tomorrow, Powell's only response would be a clipped...