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University president: ‘Three-Fifths’ slavery agreement example of ‘pragmatic’ compromise
The president of Emory University, James Wagner has drawn criticism for using the Three-Fifths Compromise of 1787 as an example of what he called “pragmatic half-victories” in his latest column for the university’s magazine. “Some might suggest that the constitutional compromise reached for the lowest common denominator — for the…
Wagner in command at U.S. figure skating championships
Defending champion Ashley Wagner seized a comfortable lead in the ladies’ short programme at the 2013 US figure skating championships. Wagner, a heavy favorite to retain the title she won last year, amassed 67.57 points, putting herself in position to become the first woman to win back-to-back US titles since…
Rocker Andrew W.K: I don’t know why State Dept. nixed Bahrain trip
Rock singer and motivational speaker Andrew W.K. said Monday he was stunned by both his invitation to visit Bahrain as a cultural ambassador and the sudden cancellation of the trip last week by the U.S. State Department. “As I understood it, Bahrain was very excited about this trip,” he told…
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