The activities fell into four broad categories. Fully 48% engaged in some form of direct activity, such as attending a meeting or rally, being an active member of an interest group, or working with fellow citizens to address some community problem. 39% said they had contacted a government official, signed a petition or spoke out in a meeting or other public forum; 34% said they done similar things online, such as emailing an officeholder or commenting on a blog post. Finally, 39% of people said they’d engaged in some sort of civic or political activity via a social-networking site such as Facebook or Twitter, such as posting or reposting political news and commentary, “liking” an issue or encouraging people to vote.
Finally, 39% of people said they’d engaged in some sort of civic or political activity via a social-networking site such as Facebook or Twitter, such as posting or reposting political news and commentary, “liking” an issue or encouraging people to vote.
These top executives "are aggressively advocating cuts to government programs that benefit the ordinary American taxpayers subsidizing their compensation," the study's authors say.Many of them "also added to America’s debt and deficit by using tax havens and other accounting tricks to have their corporations avoid paying their fair tax share."
“USC is thrilled to have General Petraeus join our faculty as a Judge Widney Professor,” President C. L. Max Nikias said in a statement. “He embodies all the noble qualities of our founder along with a fearless commitment to excellence. His presence will have a profound impact on our students across many disciplines.” [...] Petraeus holds a doctorate degree in international relations from Princeton University and taught economics and international relations at the United States Military Academy.
Petraeus holds a doctorate degree in international relations from Princeton University and taught economics and international relations at the United States Military Academy.
“He’s not going to keep me from the Eucharist,” said Nelson, 83, a retired engineer from Farmington Hills. “Somebody’s got to stand up and say, ‘Enough.’ ” So they, along with other Catholics who belong to a lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgender support group called Fortunate Families, plan to conduct a prayer vigil at 4 p.m. today in front of the Archdiocese of Detroit headquarters downtown.
So they, along with other Catholics who belong to a lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgender support group called Fortunate Families, plan to conduct a prayer vigil at 4 p.m. today in front of the Archdiocese of Detroit headquarters downtown.
Regarding the term “sexual preference,” Kornheiser told his audience that “the science position now” is that you are born gay, so it’s not a preference. [...] On Monday, Chris Broussard, who covers the NBA for ESPN, said on air that Collins was a sinner “walking in open rebellion to God, and to Jesus Christ,” and that he would not characterize him as a Christian.
On Monday, Chris Broussard, who covers the NBA for ESPN, said on air that Collins was a sinner “walking in open rebellion to God, and to Jesus Christ,” and that he would not characterize him as a Christian.
• Ability to interview subjects anytime, anywhere as there is no newsroom. Candidate should have a car, as it may be your office. Familiarity with locations offering free WiFi a plus. [...] • Position requires tact to interface with community members who complain about the publication’s lack of content
• Position requires tact to interface with community members who complain about the publication’s lack of content