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...Despite how unusual Paul’s political views may be for a Republican candidate, the intensity, persistence, and downright craziness of his grassroots support overshadowed his official campaign through primary season. Paul’s supporters, including many members of the “9/11 Truth” movement??those who believe that the U.S. government was complicit in 9/11—released a range of unofficial videos and pamphlets idolizing Paul as a kind of Messianic figure. The conspiracy theories and cult-like behavior of Paul’s grassroots supporters has alienated many voters...
...fact that acts of jihadist terrorism surged worldwide after the Iraq invasion does not, in itself, prove that American interventionism spurred terrorism. Yet, a recent National Intelligence Estimate, declassified last year, asserts that “the global jihadist movement??is spreading and adapting to counterterrorism efforts.” The report, endorsed by John D. Negroponte, Director of National Intelligence, goes on to describe the Iraq War as a “‘cause célèbre’ for jihadists...
...showcasing both the eloquence and the ideas of each. It is Gura’s detail that is ultimately his success. While a broader, more generalizing narrative would be easier to follow, Gura chooses wisely to sacrifice simplicity in order to provide a truly nuanced understanding of this pivotal movement??a movement whose influence is still felt in the Cambridge classrooms today...
...abortions they had personally undergone. This was mere months before Roe v. Wade, the 1973 Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion in the United States. Still, last year Ms. promised to send the names of these women of 2006 to Washington to remind lawmakers of the importance of the movement??“to make politicians face their neighbors, influential movers and shakers, and yes, their family members.”Even operating within a pro-choice view, there is no need for abortion to be excessively public. Not sharing your most recent abortion with your barista...
...contestants to name two popular Jewish dating Web sites. Jdate.com and Frumster.com—from the Yiddish word “frum,” meaning religiously observant—were acceptable answers. Topics also focused on more contemporary aspects of Jewish sex law, such as the Conservative movement??s 2006 decision to allow openly gay rabbis and Jewish rulings on birth control. Because they prevent men from spreading their seed, condoms are prohibited, while birth control pills are generally considered acceptable, Linden said. The second part of the event centered on a discussion of Genesis...