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He said the anti-crisis economic reform package was voted down by the Duma, the Russian parliament, not because of an objection to the fundamentals of the proposal, but because politicians were concerned about keeping their seats in the upcoming elections.

Author: By John P. Posch, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Former Prime Minister Vows Russia Will Prosper | 12/8/1998 | See Source »

One should be shocked at Harvard's official behavior as well. Because the UHS policy uses student money to subsidize elective abortions by default and with suspiciously inadequate notice, Harvard officially favors the exercise of the right to abortion over the exercise of First Amendment rights. This is a perversion...

Author: By Daniel Choi, | Title: In Contempt of the Constitution | 11/25/1998 | See Source »

The only explanation came from Rep. Steve Chabot. "I think we're just going forth, trying to make sure that we've got all the evidence," offered the Ohio Republican. "I think that we're making some real progress." Although the direction of that progress was unclear, committee chair Henry...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Call the Next Witness | 11/20/1998 | See Source »

Can one really criticize these religious groups for being true to their faith? Perhaps the most common objection to equal rights for gays and lesbians is the religious one: "God disapproves of homosexuality," or "my religion won't allow me to support gay rights." What it comes down to is...

Author: By Derek C. Araujo, | Title: Twig-Picking and Other Sins | 11/17/1998 | See Source »

These religionists' inconsistency suggests that they are selectively reading the scriptures to justify their own prejudice. Religion is not the source of their objection to gay rights; rather, their objection is plain, simple bigotry hidden under the cloak of piety. Alternatively, these religionists might not be aware of large parts...

Author: By Derek C. Araujo, | Title: Twig-Picking and Other Sins | 11/17/1998 | See Source »

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