Yale Plans Socially Responsible Investment Shift
Yale University proposes a radical change from pure financial returns to voting on corporate social impact with its $500 million in liquid assets. The editorial argues institutional investors owe moral consideration, hopes Yale’s activism influence peers, industry, and public trust, amid declining corporate confidence.
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Yale University
Yale
Vale
Louis Harris and Associates
U.S
Harris
Marijuana penalty debate in California proposed
A column argues against making first time marijuana possession a felony. It notes risks of subjective judicial discretion and cites the California Assembly Criminal Justice Committee backing a bill to classify first time possession as a misdemeanor. The measure by Assemblyman Alan Shraty is endorsed by the State Bar and urged for governor approval.
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California Assembly
Criminal Justice Committee
Assembly
Editors condemn corporal punishment in schools
The piece argues against the old adage Spare the rod and spoil the child. It cites the ACLU report on corporal punishment and notes widespread use in at least 18 states with recent statutes. The editorial questions legality and ethics, urging humane, principle based discipline.
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American Civil Liberties Union
Que
ACLU
Fife
Billy
Tragic misjudgments in Hanoi amid Vietnam War coverage
The piece argues political leadership failures in the Vietnam War, noting repeated misjudgments by leaders on both sides. It contends time and again leaders miscalculate opponents and national interests, with quotes reflecting on Hanoi and Kennedy era doubts.
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Washington
Hanoi
Kennedy
Moscow
You can't escape crime by moving to the country
A columnist argues crime is a national problem not confined to cities. He notes Washington DC’s crime drop and Augusta Georgia with high homicide rates, citing local news roundups and sociological insights to challenge urban versus rural crime myths.
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America
Bya
Washington, D.C
Hanoi misreads U S in Vietnam war and prisoners crisis
The piece argues that Washington and Hanoi have misread each other’s psychology amid Vietnam War debates. It notes Johnson and Nixon miscalculated China and Moscow, predicts Hanoi’s attempt to leverage prisoners will fail, and urges release of all American POWs to enable settlement.
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Saigon
Lyndon Johnson
Moscow
Peking
United States
Johnson
Nixon
Vietnam
America
Demilitarized Zone
Washington
Kennedy
Laiphong
RANDL
Manci
Dienbienphu
South Vietnam
Haiphong
South
Asia
Pacific
North Vietnam
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James Reston
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