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...never been strictly local. While many conservative thinkers have suggested that America's traditional associations sprang up like indigenous flowers from the soil of American goodness, the recent Oval Office handshakes serve as a reminder that Washington has always been a conspirator in grass-roots organizing. As sociologist Theda Skocpol has written, many of the U.S.'s most cherished volunteer associations, such as the Red Cross, the Salvation Army and Catholic Charities, worked side by side with government. Conservatives have lamented the fact that today's newest associations are often parochial, nimby-style protest groups. But even in the sepia...
...What they're asking for is a very difficult to grant exception," said Skocpol. "What we finally said is why don't we see how this works for a couple of years...
Professor of Government and Sociology Theda Skocpol, who as chair of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) committee on public service would also serve on the governing board, conditionally expressed her approval of the proposal, explaining that there are still difficulties with the plan...
...However, Skocpol noted that the HSA exception occurred 30 years ago, long before Epps' tenure as dean...
...also said that Kidd and Professor of Government and Sociology Theda Skocpol are also amenable to board positions. Dean of the College Harry R. Lewis '68 would also appoint a member of the board...