Word: fighting
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Congratulations on Ariela J. Gross' commentary, "Feminism's Rebirth" (February 27). It is well-taken, and well-timed. While the stereotypes of feminism may have gained prominence recently, most of us can still claim to understand the substance of the fight. But we need to demonstrate that understanding...
...York City, he wrote a cover story on the power of lawyers, including those in the nation's capital. Observes Beckwith: "Washington lawyers were the hot item of that day, when they helped businessmen thread the mazes of Government regulation. Today an influence seeker needs someone to help him fight for a piece of a shrinking federal pie. Those lawyers have had the game taken away from them...
...officials contended, are strengthening the Sandinista regime's defenses with a "massive influx" of weapons. Though Congress approved $27 million in "humanitarian aid" to the contras last year, "we have to do more," Reagan told a delegation of congressional leaders at the White House last week. "You can't fight attack helicopters piloted by Cubans with Band-Aids and mosquito nets." Administration officials warn that the contras are getting bogged down and that without a quick transfusion of money and weapons, may not be around "to fight another...
...superiority in firepower begins to fade, both military and civilian morale are likely to sag. Observers believe that desertions within the Iraqi ranks are already on the rise. Saddam is reported to have recently decorated a father who shot his own son for refusing to fight...
...would support Aquino against Marcos. "I believe in my whole heart that Aquino was duly elected President," said Enrile. "She is the rightful owner of the mandate of the people." Perhaps. But there was no indication that Marcos was prepared to loosen his lock grip on power without a fight. By week's end he was making increasingly menacing noises about taking action to "liquidate" the forces backing the two rebels. "We will not be able to stay from forceful action for very long," he warned...