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...Makes use of words or non-verbal symbols that are commonly understood to convey direct, visceral hatred or contempt for human beings on the basis of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or national origin...

Author: By Gil B. Lahav, | Title: Say No To Speech Codes | 3/21/1994 | See Source »

...second property of forbidden speech at the Law School is that it is "commonly understood" to convey a hatred for human beings on the basis of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or national origin. But what is "commonly understood?" Will a list be drawn up of all the words, name-calling and epithets that this category includes, so that the speech that is deemed to posses this second property will be consistently determined and clear to all students (including foreign students who may not know what is "commonly understood" to be hateful...

Author: By Gil B. Lahav, | Title: Say No To Speech Codes | 3/21/1994 | See Source »

...weighing Altman's culpability is his actions before the White House meeting. Unlike those involved in the other White House sessions, Altman sought to avoid any impropriety, or even its appearance, by clearing his meeting in advance with Treasury's ethics office. The question: Would it be proper to convey the innocuous facts regarding the statute of limitations -- facts that had already been provided to inquiring congressional staff members? Assured there was no problem, Altman proceeded...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Political Interest Caught in the Web | 3/21/1994 | See Source »

...work is one of its many attractive features, a world of fragile, superficial brilliance and frenetic epicureanism combined with the postured mannerisms and etiquette of decadent Parisian aristocracy. Lucy Deakins' simple set consists of two beige curtains through which the characters enter and just enough realistic furniture to convey a sense of luxury without presenting obstacles to the cast...

Author: By Jefferson Packer, | Title: Magnum Opera Stops the Show | 3/17/1994 | See Source »

This year's Lowell House production wins its audience over with its simplicity and ability to convey the force of larger-than-life passions against the backdrop of decadent, aristocratic elegance. La Traviata sets musical gems in a sterling dramatic setting; the Lowell House Opera makes the opera's instrinsic worth the star of the show...

Author: By Jefferson Packer, | Title: Magnum Opera Stops the Show | 3/17/1994 | See Source »

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