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...place. For now, consider that many figures in American history are remembered for their accomplishments rather than their participation in the follies of their respective eras. We honor George Washington no less on Presidents’ Day because he owned slaves, but rather we honor him as the father of our country. To sacrifice the reputation, dignity, and heroism of a visionary man as a “symbol” for the worst excesses committed by colonial governments is both unfair and obtuse. Christopher Columbus—in his courage, independence of mind, and strong faith—rather...
...night unfolded. Panelist Kimberly N. Foster ’11 discussed the touchy situation of bringing her white boyfriend home for Thanksgiving. Teake ’12 recounted awkward conversations with his high school girlfriend’s family in which her father would talk about setting her up with Asian boys...
...described his experiences as a peace activist, a doctor in Israel and the Palestinian territories, and a father who has lost three of his daughters to Israeli tank shells that shattered his home in Gaza in January...
...balloon flew last Thursday, rabid coverage filled the airwaves and the Internet. It was forced into the public consciousness and crowded out almost all other news for hours. While Balloon Boy’s father and his convoluted morality may have sparked the media fire, lingering on the hoax itself should not distract from identification of the other, larger, problem at issue—that is, the essence of Richard Heene’s plot was to exploit a sensationalist media. He knew his story would explode as soon as the media caught wind, giving him all the attention...
...momentous as the Chongqing trials is close to impossible. But local media reports have singled out Chongqing party secretary Bo Xilai for praise. Bo was appointed to administer the sprawling municipality of nearly 30 million in August 2008. Known for his imperious manner and impeccable revolutionary lineage (his father was one of the so-called "eight immortals" of the party, its senior-most leaders), Bo had established a reputation for anti-corruption drives in the showcase city of Dalian when he was party secretary there. Though reports say the Chongqing investigation was under way prior to his appointment...