GENDER BIAS IN TESTS Colleges miss out on true talent
Emily Zebrowski, a 17 year old Liver pool High School senior who won an international science contest, fears college selection may overlook her due to SAT bias. The piece notes that many colleges drop SAT thresholds, citing FairTest and civil rights concerns, and highlights Emily’s achievements in photochemical degradation research and her hopes for admission where talent is valued.
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Liverpool High School
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National Center For Far and Open Testing
FairTest
American Civil Liberties Union
Muhlenburg College
Allentown
Judge backs petty officer in Navy rights case
A federal judge ruled the Navy likely violated military policy and federal privacy laws by outing a highly decorated petty officer as gay after he posted a profile description online. Judge Stanley Sporkin ordered Timothy R McVeigh remain on active duty, urging stronger privacy protections and cautions about the reach of online postings. The ruling highlights broader concerns about military personnel policy, privacy, and the risks of digital disclosing information.
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Navy
Uns Week
Timothy R McVeugh
McVeigh
SS District Court
Stanley Sporkin
Sporkin
Honolulu
AOI
AOL
Northern Ireland peace path amid political clashes review
A reader argues that IRA splinters triggered new violence in Maze, threatening a near term peace. Gerry Adams pushes an all or nothing stance driven by power. The piece praises John Hume and calls for cross community self government free of UK or ROI interference.
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Northern Ireland
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Bully Wright
Maze
Wright
John Hume
Ireland
Taxpayers under 65 face Pataki tax aid plan clash
A reader blasts Governor Pataki for proposing aid tied to age and income, arguing the plan favors under 65 homeowners with higher incomes while ignoring constitutional equality. The letter notes a January 18 education funding increase and predicts burdens on younger taxpayers.
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New York State
Not Just Their Jobs NiMo Workers Praised Across North Country
Mary Clancy of Syracuse voices support for Niagara Mohawk crews responding to the North Country disaster. She questions Robert LaMont Jr’s critique of praise for NiMo workers and notes long shifts, dangerous conditions, and missed time with families. She commends media coverage of heroism and restoration efforts.
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