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...Footsteps of R.F.K.? The Democrats' heir to Robert Kennedy's legacy is Hillary Clinton, not Barack Obama, contrary to what William Kristol argued [April 9]. Both candidates have idealism and charisma, but only Clinton has Kennedy's toughness and commitment to economic and social justice as well as political savvy and leadership skills. In her appearance with Obama and other Democratic candidates at the March 24 health-care forum in Las Vegas, Clinton was by far the most presidential, demonstrating poise, policy expertise and political realism. And she concluded her speech with an inspiring and emotionally charged appeal for everyone...
...need to reform criminals with the benefits of having mandatory minimums. The scale has tipped too far away from the former. It is high time for Massachusetts to examine at what cost mandatory minimum sentences are providing consistency, judicial efficiency, and the appearance of a “tough on crime stance.” Such a review may not be the most politically wise choice, as reducing punishments is a political hornets’ nest. But it is a sound policy and morally the right thing to do. We commend Gov. Patrick for having the fortitude to stick...
...years ago, Home Depot started to think about its own improvement. Facing slow growth and fierce competition, the largest retailer of home-improvement products needed to reverse its potential fate in the tough business climate. Enter Peter Arnell, the advertising guru and product designer who has developed an unprecedented relationship with the home-goods superpower. This fall Arnell and Home Depot will unveil Orange Works, a line of innovative products for all facets of the home. In collaborative laboratories, Arnell and his team examine a design problem and test-drive ways to fix it. Their first product, the Home Hero...
...stand the way you articulate your political views? -Wilford Davies, Buffalo NY I don?t know. I don?t know what that means. When you are in my position... my political views are not farther left or that different than many Americans at this time. The answer is: tough. They can like their political views and I have the right to like mine. I feel very strongly about my views and I thought they came in rather handy when Ford was running against Carter. It really had an effect on that election...
...After a tough loss to Brown last Thursday, the Harvard women’s water polo team needed the pair of victories that it picked up Saturday in New York against Queens and Utica to boost its morale. That’s not all the wins were good for, though. In winning its last two games, the Crimson secured a No. 3 seed for itself in next weekend’s Northern Division Championship that will be played in New London, Conn. “We can get them close, but the kids have to take it the last mile...