Rather than disagree, we now spew contempt not just for ideas, but also for the people voicing them.
2012
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Our View: New autism definition threatens families
When access to services hangs in the balance, changing the name is not just semantics.
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People & EntertainmentOn ‘Big Bang Theory,’ Hawking praised for ‘understanding of comedy’
LOS ANGELES — Stephen Hawking may have an impeccable understanding of space-time, but his comedic timing is pretty good, too. At least, that’s according to recent co-star Simon Helberg on Twitter, who noted the theoretical physicist’s “understanding of comedy in relation to time” during his appearance on CBS’ “The Big Bang Theory” on Thursday. In […]
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King has early lead in race for U.S. Senate, poll shows
The poll also gives President Obama an edge among Maine voters over likely Republican nominee Mitt Romney.
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World Dispatches
ROME Pope urges those facing woes to draw from Christ Pope Benedict XVI encouraged those threatened by unemployment and other economic woes to draw courage and strength from the suffering of the crucified Jesus Christ as the pontiff presided over a Good Friday candlelit Way of the Cross procession at the ancient Colosseum. Benedict, who […]
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Photos: Becoming U.S. citizens
Three-year-old Sophie Li, above, plays with flowers held by her mother, Yan Yan Mai, after Mai received her certificate of citizenship in a naturalization ceremony at Lyman Moore Middle School in Portland on Friday. Below, Uweis Mohamed and his son Mohamed Ali, 2, listen to a speaker during the ceremony. Mohamed, who came to America […]
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Feature Obituary: Kathy Condon, 62, lead teacher at school for kids with learning challenges
FALMOUTH — Kathy Condon was a beloved teacher at the Aucocisco School in Cape Elizabeth who dedicated her life to changing her students’ lives and supporting their families. And she did. One by one. “Kathy was the embodiment of love,” said Karin Geiger, whose 13-year-old daughter, Taylor, attends the school. “She always saw the kids […]
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Obama: Women’s issues have far-reaching impact
But in the political context, he is seeking to defend and expand the gender gap now working in his favor.
Posted inLife & Culture, Religion and Values
Setting faith aside can make doctors less effective, researchers find
Doctors and scholars examine how physicians are discouraged or encouraged from integrating their faith and their practice.
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Man given 99 years in purse snatching cleared
The Dallas district attorney calls for a nationwide discussion on justice to curb the large number of innocent people imprisoned.