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The internet lit up two weeks ago at the publication of an excerpt from Amy Chua’s new book, “The Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother,” in which the author vigorously defends her decision to raise her two daughters in the strict tradition of her Chinese immigrant parents. […]

The inherent moral quandary of WikiLeaks’ mission is most troubling perhaps because it is partly justified. Its goal, to “open governments,” is an admirable one in light of the executive branch’s paranoid manipulation of intelligence agencies over the last decade. […]

The college application process often turns exciting, discouraging, nerve-wracking and downright mystifying. As arduous as it is, though, the frenzy of picking schools, writing essays, and doing paperwork before the year ends is a great opportunity to reflect on past achievements and look forward to a clean slate.
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