Word: upholding
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...president is trying to build an administration that can take into account everyone's concerns. As the debate is framed now, that cannot be done; Rudenstine must either uphold University policy and cause students financial hardship or violate University policy and endorse a denial of students' civil rights. The Department of Defense forced this dilemma upon us; it would be wise for the new administration to spare itself and the community, and pass the dilemma right back...
...states had government-sponsored churches, and most schools were church-run. For literally centuries, until 1961, Maryland required officeholders to declare their belief in God. The problem is that as the nation's religious life grew more varied and its public life more complex, it became nearly impossible to uphold both constitutional principles -- free exercise and nonestablishment -- with equal consistency...
...Crimson has always supported the near-absolute protection of free expression. We wouldn't burn the American flag ourselves, but we uphold the right of others to do so. We are repulsed by many of the hateful proclamations of the Association Against Learning in the Absence of Religion and Morality, but we defend AALARM's right to air its obnoxious beliefs. We were offended by the Confederate flag flown by Bridget Kerrigan '91, but we were glad Harvard's administration did not force her to remove it from her window...
...possible review by the high court. The lower court approved provisions of the law requiring parental consent for minors and a 24-hour waiting period before abortions, but struck down a provision requiring husbands to give their consent when their wives seek an abortion. Though the Justices could uphold the Pennsylvania statute without overturning Roe, the decision will be closely watched for signs that the arrival of Clarence Thomas has consolidated a high- court majority that opposes abortion rights...
...GEORGE BUSH attempts to fill his 1000-member army by drafting a new point of light every day, as dedicated individuals try to uphold and revitalize our society single-handedly, we look to the heavens for hope--only to find the night still dark and the sky falling...