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...candidates mastered the local pronunciation of Nevada, which is Nevaaada, not Nevah-da.) In addition to addressing Nevada-specific issues like the controversial proposed nuclear dump Yucca Mountain, 90 miles northwest of Las Vegas, they've spent the better part of the year speaking to western, Hispanic and labor issues...
...easy to think that we could wipe the slate clean, send everyone home, establish a threshold for the number of immigrants we want and create an orderly process for admission. Obviously, this will never happen. Why not admit that allowing illegal immigrants to enter the U.S. provides cheap labor to fuel our country's economic growth? Illegal immigrants are here because we needed them - and we probably still do. We should stop the political posturing, face reality and legalize their status. Richard Slusky, Windsor...
...easy to think that we could wipe the slate clean, send everyone home, establish a threshold for the number of immigrants we want and create an orderly process for admission. Obviously, this will never happen. Why not admit that allowing illegal immigrants to enter the U.S. provides cheap labor to fuel our country's economic growth? Illegal immigrants are here because we needed them--and we probably still do. We should stop the political posturing, face reality, legalize their status now, take serious steps to close the borders and admit future immigrants in accordance with predetermined thresholds...
...released a scathing statement: "While the WGA's organizers can clearly stage rallies, concerts and mock exorcisms," the AMPTP said, "we have serious concerns about whether they're capable of reaching reasonable compromises that are in the best interests of our entire industry." The writers, meanwhile, tried a new labor solidarity tactic - donning Vulcan ears. A Star Trek Day picket line outside Paramount Studios Monday was jolly and well-attended, and writers there showed little sign of a weakening in resolve. "What's the mood in the Guild?" said Star Trek writer Jonathan Fernandez. "We're gonna stay out here...
Kyle A. Krahel ’08 is of the best breed of politician. Whether it’s representing the student body on the Undergraduate Council, organizing feminist coffeehouses, or protesting with the Harvard Anti-War Coalition and the Student Labor Action Movement (SLAM), Krahel actually cares about what he does, and it shows. “Kyle is someone who always knows what he stands for,” says Jonah L. Kanin ’08, Krahel’s roommate since freshman year. “And he’s willing to be involved...