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...peace is to hold, however, it is important to understand the forces underlying it - to recognize that Kenya's near-death experience was caused not by ethnicity alone, but by its toxic mix with politics. Because Kenya's constitution vests disproportionate powers in the presidency, the ethnic group to which a President belongs - in Kibaki's case, the Kikuyu - has typically been seen as the beneficiary of unequal access to justice and economic opportunity. Combine this with a corrupt political élite given to extravagant displays of consumption, and it is no wonder that powerful resentments have built...
...understand endorsements either. They undermine objectivity to the detriment of our democracy. Editorials are fine; endorsements are not. Saul P. Heller, JUPITER...
...have helped in organizing the masses, they are not the reason we care. We know the importance of a healthy economy because we are starting worldwide companies (Facebook, YouTube). We feel the importance of foreign relations because we are serving overseas, staring the enemy in the eye. And we understand the magnitude of global warming because we are the ones who will be here when the ice caps melt. Young people today are more complex, more intelligent, better equipped to adapt to change and more understanding of the benefits of everything from technology to diversity. Look at the faces...
...says. Despite the decision to hold the exhibit at Hillel, some members say they are fundamentally opposed to the message and the aims of the exhibit. But Greenvald says that the exhibit raises awareness about conditions of military experience.“I want them to understand that if you put someone in a violent position, they will become violent,” says Greenvald. “It’s the bully, it’s the geek, it’s you and me. This is what it means to be an occupier...
...considerable enthusiasm advantage over Republicans by almost any measure, including turnout and fund raising. Even the percentage of Americans who identify themselves with the Republicans has fallen to 39%, according to Gallup, compared to 52% who identify with the Democrats. The McCain campaign is aware of the challenge. "We understand that we have got to get the base enthusiastic," explained Charlie Black, a lobbyist and senior advisor to the McCain campaign. But Black says he is not worried about the crowds. "Some of the biggest rallies in political history were for George McGovern," Black said of the anti-war Democratic...