Word: threatened
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...question poses itself: Do the Democrats take a page from the Republican playbook and threaten to “go nuclear” (as the Republicans threatened in 2005 out of frustration at Democratic cloture holds on conservative judicial nominees...
...slain wife vowing to restore the independent-minded judiciary. Zardari allies argue that Chaudhry has become "too politicized"; they also worry that the former Chief Justice could paralyze the government with judicial activism if restored to office. Critics charge that the President only wants pliant judges who won't threaten to revive corruption charges against...
...Presumably the slashing of J-term ambitions has resulted from the financial difficulty in which Harvard has suddenly found itself. However, if economic concerns are truly so dire as to threaten even the freedom to remain in the dorms next January, Harvard should instead consider cost-saving alternatives like closing the dining halls during this month or heating the Houses on a per-room basis. Given financial constraints, we understand if the College cannot fulfill student expectations next year of a J-term complete with limitless possibilities. But, by neither allowing students to remain on campus nor facilitating any educational...
...deeply troubled by the situation of the Oregon Daily Emerald. The recent decisions made by the Emerald’s board of directors threaten to undermine the independence that is essential to student journalism...
...admire Wong’s aspiration to develop and improve Harvard’s theater. However, I feel he ignores the truly inclusive nature of theater on our campus, and his conception of an ideal, responsible drama falls short of the stage’s full potential. Such missteps threaten to sacrifice meaningful artistic dialogue to the censorship of political correctness...