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    Debate on Confidentiality of Sources

    A debate was held on the question: “Should the Law Protect Reporters from Having to Disclose Confidential Sources?” Speaking for the affirmative: Judith Miller, a New York Times reporter i…

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    Boston University Commencement Address

    President Karzai spoke to graduates about facing the challenges of the future, the threat of international terrorism, and reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan.

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    Same-Sex Marriage Debate

    Participants debated the question, “Should Government Accept Same-Sex Marriage?” Arguing “yes” was Mary Bonauto, attorney for Massachusetts' GLAD chapter, who argued the Massachusetts Suprem…

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    Should the U.S. Remove Saddam Hussein?

    In a series titled “The Great Debate,” participants debated the proposition “Should the U.S. Remove Sadam Hussein?” Following the formal presentations of arguments for and against the propo…

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    Television Air Time for Political Candidates

    Following opening arguments and rebuttals by participants over the proposition that free television time should be provided to political candidates in a campaign, members of the audience wer…

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    Nina Totenberg Speech

    NPR’s Legal Affairs Correspondent Nina Totenberg spoke about a variety of issues, including Senator Bob Packwood’s (R-OR) recent ethics investigation and resulting retirement. After her rema…

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