what is affirmative action?

Proponents of the policy, specifically the elite schools implementing them, have held the belief that affirmative action helps lead to a diverse student body, which contributes to open dialogue and a freer exchange of ideas. . ..

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serbia-kosovo land swap talks: a true peace agreement or

Thaçi stated, after talks in Geneva in October 2018, that an agreement on a lasting peace between the two countries, including the demarcation of 400 kilometers (250 miles) of border, would open the way to prosperity and closer ties to the EU, as well as full international recognition for Kosovo. ..

a global battle of values and ideals

In essence it's battle of values and ideas, of what kind of society we want to in, and as the extremes, particularly those on what is called the 'right, assert themselves, the space for rational, open debate is being crushed and atmosphere fueled.. ..

shut down the war machine!

I suggest that for a start, we the American people demand that our government, in open public Congressional hearings, subject the Pentagon and all the other “national security” agencies of the federal government — the CIA, Homeland Security, the National Security Agency, the Interior..

death on demand: has euthanasia gone too far?

As the world’s pioneer, the Netherlands has also discovered that although legalising euthanasia might resolve one ethical conundrum, it opens a can of others – most importantly, where the limits of the practice should be drawn. ... Rather than drink the poison or open the drip, 95% of..

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as women's march dawns, dnc pulls support; leaders confront divide

Mallory and Bland once again stated that the organization was open to all aligned with its purpose. ... Last August, the Black Women’s Blueprint published an open letter to the organization, urging them to engage in more coalition building and to “be present for the women across..

why are jews liberals? -

Obama as a false messiah will at last open the eyes of my fellow Jews to the correlative falsity of the political creed he so perfectly personifies and to which they have for so long been so misguidedly loyal. . ..

open forum: january 19, 2019

Open Forum: January 19, 2019 . 12:01 am, January 19, 2019 . Share this: . . . . . This entry was posted in Open Forum. Bookmark the permalink. . . ← Fake ABC news on coffee extinction . . 25 Responses to Open Forum: January 19, 2019 . . . . . ..

government news 18/1

For Chinese side, member of Standing Committee of Politburo of the Communist Party of China and Secretary of CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection Zhao Leji paid visit to Vietnam, while Vice Premier Hu Chunhua attended World Economic Forum on ASEAN Vietnam. ..

farsnews

TEHRAN - new steel ingot unit will open in the city of Sirjan, Iran's of Kerman, in early February, Iranian lawmaker said, adding that the ceremony will be attended by First Vice-President Es'haq Jahangiri... ..

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theater in the now: block talk- episode #90: brenda dharling

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