Word: outspokenly
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Epps was unafraid to be an outspoken advocate of his policy stances, often throwing his weight behind projects opposed by Lewis and publicly disagreeing with his boss about the nature and aim of Harvard’s undergraduate education. He prided himself on independent thought...
...increase the fee from its current optional $35 to a compulsory $100. Proponents clearly thought it better not to consult constituents—at least not formally through a student referendum—as they undoubtedly feared an unreceptive student body. If not for the actions of some outspoken and appalled representatives, the move would have tripled the budget of an organization that has yet to prove itself as entirely efficient or in tune with students’ wishes. Luckily, the bill’s opponents convinced the council to temper its impulsive ambitions; they subsequently revised the proposal...
...ARRESTED. ISAMU KANEKO, 33, software developer charged with creating a widely distributed Japanese-language file-sharing program similar to Kazaa; in Kyoto. An outspoken opponent of Japan's Draconian copyright laws, Kaneko is the first creator of peer-to-peer programs arrested there. He is charged with writing Winny, an application that allowed computer users to anonymously swap content, such as movies and video games...
Dean of the School of Public Health (SPH) Barry R. Bloom has been among the most outspoken of this latter camp, arguing that effective protection from bioterrorism can only originate from open communication among scientists...
...session had light moments as well. When Bob Kerrey, one of the panel's most outspoken members, left early for an appointment (as did commission vice chairman Lee Hamilton), Bush called out to him as he was leaving and told Kerrey, "Keep your spirits up." Some thought Bush was alluding to Kerrey's especially "spirited" recent appearance on Comedy Central's The Daily Show, an appearance some G.O.P. leaders in Congress had complained about to commission leaders. Reached later, Kerrey said, "I thought he was talking about the energy I bring to questioning people. Maybe...