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...discussed the personal dissatisfaction of thousands of women arising from a limited conception of feminine fulfilment. The book was one of the first articulations of what Friedan termed the “problem that has no name.” In the book, she dared women to establish individual identities, distinct from the traditional housewife role...
...will die-hard followers think it measures up? Actor Jugnot admits some critics already question the wisdom of "trying to revisit popular movies the public views as national references," but says the participants aren't looking for glory. After the original movies, most cast members went on to establish successful careers, including Jugnot himself (who starred in and co-produced The Chorus, nominated for a Best Foreign Language Film Oscar in 2005). Christian Clavier co-wrote and starred in The Visitors, Josiane Balasko's many triumphs include 1989's Too Beautiful For You, comic star Thierry Lhermitte appeared...
...current climate, 5-4 decisions establish binding precedents—precedents that may then be reversed if one swing justice leaves the bench. For example, Alito’s ascension to the spot formerly held by Justice Sandra Day O’Connor could conceivably lead to the reversal of 5-4 precedents on affirmative action, campaign finance laws, and partial birth abortion. With eight members, the court would need a two-vote margin to establish a new precedent or overrule an existing one. By lowering the likelihood that one new justice would cause the court to reverse its precedents...
...purpose of the intercepts is to establish an early warning system to detect and prevent another catastrophic terrorist attack on the United States,” William E. Moschella, an assistant attorney general, wrote for the administration. “[I]n his capacity as Commander in Chief, the President has the responsibility to protect the Nation from further attacks...
...under the slogan of “Change and Reform” on the other.For the Bush administration, the result of the free Palestinian elections illuminates the dangers inherent in the process of democratizing the Middle-East: extremists use democracy, along with popular resentment of corrupt autocratic rulers, to establish a strong foothold in Middle-East politics. Furthermore, the American administration and its European counterparts will have to—rightly—reassess aid flowing to the Palestinian Authority. In the process, they should keep in mind that, if they opt to cut the light on our neighborhood, innocent...