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...could she effectively use whatever charm she might have and still appear presidential? Who was the last female political leader able to inspire the masses? Barbara Jordan never had broad nationwide appeal. Eleanor Roosevelt never ran for office in her own right. Indira Gandhi, Golda Meir, Margaret Thatcher, Mary Robinson, and Benazir Bhutto might have been described as inspirational, but mostly as a result of their strength of character and iron will in the face of war and other major crises...
...determination to bring greatness to his nation, and his disregard for charm and charisma - which can fool people - are what we need in a leader. Sadly, those characteristics are lacking in most of the candidates of both parties in the U.S. Congratulations on a great choice and story. Harriet Robinson, DOYLESTOWN...
...Geisha wasn't available and Uemura had to step in and do Shirley MacLaine's face for the movie, transforming her Caucasian features into those of a Japanese courtesan. He soon became a favorite makeup artist among Hollywood stars, including such male celebrities as Frank Sinatra and Edward G. Robinson...
...athletics provide such an important lens with which to view society. Because the final product produced in professional sports is ultimately only a diversion, it can serve as a testing-ground for some of society’s most important issues. This is why seminal events like Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier in baseball, and John Amaechi becoming the first openly gay former NBA player are so significant. This is why when we see bigotry, sexism, racism, hypocrisy, or exploitation in sports, it is important to say something about...
...aggressive steps on global warming in the absence of federal guidance. But the EPA's decision leaves little doubt that the Bush Administration, with a year left in office, has no interest in meeting environmentalists halfway - or perhaps, at all. "This is the Administration showing its true colors," says Robinson. "They're attempting to undercut progress even as they get ready to walk out the White House doors." Change is on its way, but 2008 may be a lost year for global warming, at the very moment when we can't afford to lose...