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...have sort of become a nation of whiners.' PHIL GRAMM, economic adviser to John McCain, describing the country's "mental recession...
...married to a man fueled by bluster and possibility, who moved the family five times before settling in Hawaii. Her daughter inherited that restlessness, marrying an African, then an Indonesian and building a life in Jakarta. And then there was the grandson who captured a nation's imagination...
...bless America. God damn America!' THE REV. JEREMIAH WRIGHT, Barack Obama's longtime pastor, preaching in 2003 about the nation's racist past. Critics later cited footage of the sermon as evidence of Obama's radical beliefs...
...creating change for ourselves in society.” The agency implicit in this mission is clear: By their own example, empowered homeless—and economically disadvantaged—people use Spare Change to make a difference for themselves, instead of being helped by others. As the nation dives deeper into economic crisis, it may be difficult to maintain institutions like Spare Change. HEP relies more upon contributions than sales for publication. Going forward, these contributions will inevitably decline—as HEP Operations Director Randal Eck said, “If you just got laid off, would...
...voting for the first time. For most Harvard students, the 2008 election marked their first opportunity to cast a ballot for president. This year’s particularly riveting race, between Democratic nominee Obama and Republican Senator John McCain, heightened their enthusiasm for the contest, which has gripped the nation for almost two years. “This election feels a bit more pivotal,” said Mathieu J. Cunha ’11, whose statement echoed voter concerns about a deteriorating economy, a protracted military engagement, and widespread dissatisfaction with the Bush administration. Polling stations both in Cambridge...