Word: contradictions
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...lives for us. Union leadership must serve, not usurp, membership authority. We must empower our leaders to represent us, not replace us. If we will only do as we are told on union matters, we do not deserve a voice in those matters. If we wait for permission to contradict our leaders, we do not deserve democracy. And if our leaders ever tell us that questioning issues and thinking for ourselves is disloyal to the union, they should be summarily booted...
...second act seems like the product of a very sick mind and is weird beyond all expectations. Neuroses become paranoia. Fantasies start to impose on reality. Symbols start to contradict themselves. And finally, reality explodes. As Andy points out, "Nothing is what it is. No one is who he seems...
...Crimson's business department is run separately from its newsgathering operation for a reason. Reporters are free to investigate stories, even if that scares off a substantial ad account. And conversely, advertisements are often run even though they contradict our editorial stance; for example, despite more than a decade of editorials in favor of Harvard's support staff union organizing, we have continued to publish the administration's ads in opposition to this drive...
...exploiting the emotional impact of rape and sexual violence, Dines-Levi urged her audience to pursue tactics that contradict the fundamental values of the Women's Movement by censoring sexual freedom and repressing sexual expression...
...council has no power to effect change, but it can still fulfill its role as Harvard's conscience--nudging and poking the University when its actions contradict its highly-touted educational mission. The council can also crystallize student opinion and serve as an umbrella group for different student organizations working for a common cause. The council-supported rally for minority and women faculty held two weeks ago is an example of the type of positive action the council is capable of taking...