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...democracy: that the civil rights of minorities are meant to be protected by the government, not hijacked by popular passion. Gay and lesbian couples, like all people, have the right to marry—a right that should not be jeopardized by political maneuvering.The very ability to amend the Massachusetts constitution through ballot referenda was originally intended to protect minorities, not to strip them of their civil rights. The provision was added to the state constitution in 1918, in the words of its supporters at the time, “for the advancement and betterment of the rank and file...
...CCSR was supportive of proposals to either amend or add clauses to corporate equal opportunity policies in order to include protections for gays, lesbians, and bisexuals. It voted in favor of proposals at Robert Half International, AmSouth Bancorp, Expeditors International of Washington, and Leggett and Platt to adopt non-discrimination policies. It also opposed proposals to eliminate references to sexual orientation in the non-discrimination policies of Bank of America, Ford Motor, and JP MorganChase...
Rumblings around campus suggest that a faculty member will offer to amend the legislation. If no one does, however, we hope that the Faculty will reject the current legislation. Holding TFs hostage is an unfortunate cost to pay, but one well worth paying if it leads to a system where all professors’ teaching abilities are evaluated by students...
...Massachusetts must follow the lead of states such as New Jersey and amend its Constitution to make the position of attorney general one that is appointed by the governor. Until then, our attorney generals will chow down on Oysters Rockefeller with the same executives they investigate for years to come...
...risk that the panel's proposals would be obsolete before consensus was reached. "It overshadowed everything," says an aide to one member. "They were constantly dealing with new developments over there." Baker turned up last Monday with a draft report he wanted panel members to consider or amend and then get into the President's hands. Democrats led by Hamilton, Perry and Leon Panetta, Clinton's ex--chief of staff, were adamant that the report recommend a firm starting point for troop withdrawals. When the Republicans again refused, members agreed on language that would leave the date vague...