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While Tribe will speak at length about his litigation and activism, he’d just as rather talk about art—his wife, son, and daughter are all professional artists—and his family, especially his granddaughter...
...seem quite so miserable.In a strange way, though, some optimism is warranted. What will motivate our generation of students to public service is, I suspect, not inspiration but embarrassment. We look around and see a society in which most things work fairly well. Scientific and technological innovations improve the length and quality of our lives. Women, as well as ethnic, racial, and sexual minorities have more opportunities than ever. Crime and teen pregnancy are at or near historic lows. The military fights valiantly and enjoys the backing of the entire nation. It is just the government that is not holding...
...short length of the story might be the problem. Scarpetta and friends had many books to acquire their distinct personalities; “At Risk” is just over two hundred pages with generous line spacing. Fellow crime writer Michael Connelly, who is just beginning a 16-part serial in the Times Magazine, has said that he will include additional chapters when the story is released in book form, according to his website. Cornwell certainly could have used a few extra pages...
...economy and undermines the U.S. focus on technology.The SKIL (Securing Knowledge, Innovation, and Leadership) Bill, introduced by U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Tex.), is aimed at promoting economic competitiveness and growth by increasing the number of H-1Bs granted annually from 65,000 to 115,000 and doubling the length of OPT eligibility. However, this bill has been held up in Congress since June because it is coupled with the stalled comprehensive immigration reform bill. Congress ought to immediately decouple this bill in order to pass it, benefiting the U.S. and skilled workers from abroad. This is an issue...
...supplier of fur—found fur farmers beating animals with metal rods, skinning them alive and even slaughtering dogs, and cats for their pelts. Furthermore, animals are treated exactly the same miserable way whether their skins are eventually used “sparingly” or for full length coats. Every bit of fur contributes to egregious cruelty...