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...She’s just an incredibly thoughtful commentator and scholar whose work really matters,” Reverby said. “She’s one of the few people who make history matter...
Weinberg met the heavy subject matter halfway by delivering his words with an edge of lightheartedness...
Does serendipity really matter? Consider a clue, coming from a small experiment in democracy, conducted by several colleagues and me in Colorado a few years back. About 60 American citizens were brought together and assembled into 10 groups, each consisting of five or six people. Members of each group were asked to deliberate on three of the most controversial issues of the day: Should the United States sign an international treaty to combat global warming? Should states allow same-sex couples to enter into civil unions? Should employers engage in affirmative action...
...following year. But when both former University President Lawrence H. Summers and Dean of the Faculty William C. Kirby left their positions, Venky decided to stay on as dean an extra year to lead the transition from division to the school.“After 10 years, no matter how well you’re doing, it’s time for some fresh people to come in,” Venky said. “The next phase of the school is probably another 10 year job.”He said he would be happy to give advice...
Church officials have been evasive if not obstreperous in clarifying the precise timelines for the transition from Wright to Moss. Trinity's spokeswoman, Donna Hammond-Miller, responded to questions on the matter by e-mailing a reporter the church's already widely circulated response to the Obama family's departure. Pressed further on Sunday morning in between church services, Hammond-Miller said: "Those questions won't be answered at this time." When asked to help clarify points for the sake of accuracy, Hammond-Miller responded, "That's your problem, not mine." When queried by TIME again on Wednesday...