Nobel snub sparks debate over Malala prize miss
Critics argue the Nobel Peace Prize should have honored Malala Yousafzai on International Day of the Girl Child for her fight for girls education after she was shot by the Taliban. The committee awarded the prize to the OPCW, drawing praise for its work but concerns it signals a weaker global statement.
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Malala Rubin memoir I Am Malala and global schooling push
Trudy Rubin notes Malala Yousafzai fears and critics in Pakistan, praises her UN speech on education for every child, and highlights the impact of girls schooling on health and growth while calling for continued support through the Malala Fund and global initiatives.
Almanac Highlights From October 18 2013 Today
Today notes birthdays of Samuel Taylor Coleridge Alfred Nobel Dizzy Gillespie Celia Cruz Whitey Ford Ursula Le Guin Judy Sheindlin Benjamin Netanyahu Carrie Fisher Ken Watanabe and more. It also recalls the kilogram definition tied to a platinum iridium standard and Fisk’s 1975 World Series homer.
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Madisonian politics and the tea party clash in Washington
George Will argues that the Madisonian system forces constant bargaining and compromises, shaping slow gradual progress. He critiques Obama and the tea party for seeking simple solutions and urges a principled case for compromise to build a durable conservative party.
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Challenges admirable not enviable in tough events
D.L. Stewart notes Tough Mudder and similar races attract many participants with extreme obstacles and high risks. He reflects on personal limits, describing death waivers and harsh rules, while acknowledging the appeal for some and rejecting participation himself.
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