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...opinion page, we have seen views on both sides of the issues, and Editorial Chair Sarah J. Schaffer '97 has continued her policy of printing all letters to the editor, space permitting. Most important, Crimson staff editorials permit dissenters to separate their views from the majority opinion, thus allowing readers to know which editorials had overwhelming support and which did not. You won't see this policy at many daily newspapers, yet it is one of the best aspects of The Crimson's opinion page. Especially with regard to endorsements, the prominence of dissenting views has helped to focus...
These two approaches--"tokenism" and "universalism"--are polar opposites. "Tokenism" prescribes that we must permit the free and unfettered expression of religion in common spaces and that each faith must be free to operate on its own terms with no need to explain itself to the rest of the community. This may make individual religious groups feel comfortable, but it will lead to a fragmented house community. In addition, it is not fair to the many students who hold no strong allegiance to any religion. On the other hand, "universalism" places house community first, at the expense of real inter...
Developer Steven A. Cohen was granted a building permit by the Cambridge City Council in October to build a four-story complex at 33 Linnaean...
...members voted for Boutros-Ghali anyway, attempting to avoid irritating Africa and rocking the U.N. boat, as well as protesting Washington's high-handedness in easing him out. Last June, without a word to U.N. friends, a senior State Department official told the New York Times it would not permit the Secretary-General to serve a second five years. The move angered U.N. members as a blatant sop to election-year criticisms from right-wing Republicans. Third World sensitivities have been trampled, and allies are annoyed they weren't consulted. Others are furious at U.S. cheek in dictating choices when...
...Flores won 41% of the vote in a district that is only 26% Republican. Running against the same Democrat this year, the former teamster hopes his crossover muscle is more toned as he breaks the party mold with his support of labor and opposition to Republican legislation that would permit worker-management teams to negotiate outside union contracts...