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...omnibus bill reinforces the powers of the Prime Minister and drastically curbs the judiciary. Specifically, the amendments 1) prohibit the Supreme Court from challenging legislation except on narrow procedural grounds, 2) take away the President's few discretionary powers by requiring him to follow the advice of the Prime Minister and the Cabinet, and 3) prohibit "antinational activities and organizations." Critics were particularly fearful of this third, vaguely worded provision, which they believe could lead to even further repression of political opposition...
...case of men barring women from those traditional bastions of male privilege--be it the Porcellian Club or certain "male-only" biology courses-- that clearly is a different species of problem altogether. As we all know, when men prohibit women from clubs or activities that are exclusively male, it is not only a case of chauvinistic stupidity (after all who but a blind, misogynistic male would prefer the company of gruff, hoary men to the enlightened grace of Minerva's daughters?), it is also a case of overt hostility, nothing short of predatory masculine regression. We have seen the results...
...presently locked in tight match with a fellow member of the House, Representative Marvin L. Esch. The two candidates differ most widely on the busing issue, as Riegle supports busing to achieve integration and Esch is a major sponsor of a constitutional amendment to prohibit the practice...
...state Equal Rights Amendment if approved would prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, as well as race, religion or national origin. It is sad that the amendment is necessary, but its passage would speed the process of reversing long-standing patterns of discrimination...
Yesterday's disclosure by Archie C. Epps III, dean of students, is therefore most welcome. Epps said that he would ask CHUL to pass a rule that would effectively prohibit HRO from admitting outside members without express permission from Epps or his designated representative. Epps said he would insist that the orchestra accept a minimum of 90 percent Harvard musicians, while aiming for 100 per cent. The proposal is long overdue, and CHUL should accept Epps's suggestion...