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...Starting Over in Phoenix I was sorry to read about the death of Faeza Jaber's husband and her difficulty in transitioning to a new country and culture [Feb.4]. It is certainly not easy, as I have heard many times from members of the almost 500 families I have met and helped thus far. I know the employees of the four resettlement agencies in Phoenix very well, and I can tell you many, many heartwarming stories of case managers, staff and ordinary people in Phoenix who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to help the new arrivals...
...stay inspired beyond this November. It is important to remember that politics does not end at the voting booth and that the President needs the cooperation of Congress in order to fulfill most campaign promises. Citizens don't have to wait until the next election to make their voices heard, especially if they are unhappy with what is going on. Robert Hanlon Chelmsford, Massachusetts...
...much the better if European Muslims are breaking through. However, their success should bring on a greater responsibility to inform Westerners of their ideals and encourage their fellow Muslims to advance. Too often, the moderate Muslim voice is not heard. European Muslims should more openly condemn the oppression of women and the use of terrorism in the name of Allah. Margaret Pauquet, PARIS...
When Newark Mayor Cory A. Booker promised five dollars to the student who could name the vice president of the United States, the fifth grade class at the Newton Street School of Humanities was stumped. “George Bush” was the closest answer that Mr. Booker heard, before he was forced to put his money away...
...campaign's p.r. problems weren't any better at the local level. In May, two Kerry supporters in Erie, Pa., Pat and Kristin Headley, heard that the candidate would be making a campaign stop at the local airport. Excited, they bundled their young son and daughter into the car, bringing along some poster board and markers to make signs on the way. The Headleys, who are Evangelical Democrats, decided to write PRO-LIFE FOR KERRY on their sign to show that it was possible for pro-life voters to support Democratic candidates. But Kerry's event staff thought differently. Hurrying...