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Tolerance and celebration of individual differences is the fire that fuels lasting love.
- Tom Hannah, Body, Mind and Spirit

In early July, the International Olympics Committee voted to host the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. It had rejected the city’s first bid eight years ago. To most observers, China gave the best presentation.

Federal Surplus Missing In Action

As Congress begins work on the federal budget for fiscal year 2002, talk of surpluses and economic boom times has been replaced by revised plans and a return to deficit spending.

Tinkering with Dinner

Neither peril nor panacea, the biotechnology industry begs for regulation, not rejection. The world has seen greater changes in agriculture than the introduction of GMOs.

Nutrition Labels Don't Tell the Whole Story

I found myself with quite a few dining dollars at the end of last school year. Among the high-priced goods I managed to pick up in the cash-ops was chewing gum.

Why the Poor Need Lawyers, and Where They Can Be Found

Cornell University pays workers less than what they need to raise a healthy family. In fact, some cannot afford electricity in all parts of their houses. Find out how you can help.

For justice without terror

"I was among the many members of the Cornell community who sat, dumbfounded and teary-eyed in the campus store on September 11th..."

A search for answers

As I pored over the analytical and sympathetic voices and articles which have been swarming through mass media since the American tragedy on September 11, 2001, I came across an article by William Saletan on slate.com.

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A new way to vote

Since the 2000 presidential election, there has been quite a buzz about ways to improve voting and vote tabulations. Today, I am concerned only with voting methods, and want to bring attention to a rather simple and extremely effective method of fairer elections.