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In this letter to the editor, Miriam Frankel responds to a column written by Julie Ma. Miriam expresses her disappointment in Julie's approach to the issue of believing survivors of assault and rape. Miriam accuses Julie of not fully supporting women and the Me Too movement, and questions whether Julie would believe her story if she mentioned being Jewish. Miriam also discusses the violence faced by Israeli and Palestinian women at the hands of Hamas and other groups, and urges Julie to educate herself on the topic before denying the truth. Miriam concludes by expressing her hope for peace and a shared dialogue between the Palestinian and Israeli people. [Extracted from the article]

The article explores Pcloton plans to lay off 2,800 people a nd remove chtef executtve John Foley as part of a corporate overhaul meant to "right-sue" its operations, the at· home fitness compa ny announced Tuesday morntng. The rcsrrucr urtng comes as demand for P.-loron's conn.-crcd fimcss producr. has cratered from its early-pandemic heyday, erasing billions of dollars tn market value.

HEY may not be to your particular taste, but tattoos are normally intended to be decorative. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

HEY may not be to your particular taste, but tattoos are normally intended to be decorative. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

HEY may not be to your particular taste, but tattoos are normally intended to be decorative. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Reports on the asssociation of the American tobacco industry with the United States' Republican Party (GOP). Request made to Arizona House Speaker, Mark killian, to vote for a pro-tobacco bill; Who made request; Comments from Killian's spokesman, Jack Lavelle; Indication of industry's strength with GOP; Monetary donations given to GOP by tobacco inddustry; Denials made by GOP officials on issue. INSET: Changing the spread..

Reports that Republican candidate Malcolm S. `Steve' Forbes announced that he was withdrawing from the presidential race, in the United States, and endorsing Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole. Why Forbes dropped out of the race; How Forbes started out on the campaign trail; Forbes' views on abortion.

Looks at how voters view presidential candidate, Malcolm S. `Steve' Forbes. Comments from Forbes; Examination of his political campaign; How some Republicans view Forbes campaign; Background information on Forbes.

Discusses the endorsement of Malcolm S. `Steve' Forbes by Jack Kemp, a Republican evangelist. Information on Forbes' losing of eight primaries; Forbes' opinion on Kemp's endorsement; Background information on Kemp; Comments from Kemp.

Focuses on the bomb attacks by the Palestinian extremists as the Middle East election approaches. Effects of the bomb attacks; Reactions from people in Israel when the bombs went off; Help by the peace process.

Presents information on Republican candidate Steve Forbes, who appeared before 200 students in Preston Junior High School, Fort Collins, Colorado, on March 01, 1996. How Forbes made himself feel at ease; Comments from Forbes; Information on the speeches given by Forbes; Statements made by Forbes' campaign managers.

States that incorrect figures from an exit poll in a Republican presidential primary held in Arizona lead CBS, ABC, and CNN to incorrectly make predictions soon after polls closed on January 27, 1996. How faulty figures from exit poll occurred; Overestimation of Pat Buchanan's support in exit polls; Why reporters should rely on the judgment of Voter News Service analysts. INSET: Arizona vote..

Focuses on the message being set forth by political candidate Malcolm S. `Steve' Forbes, in his bid for the presidency of the United States. Victory by Forbes in the Arizona primary; What the theme of the message of Forbes centers on; What would represent a major victory for Forbes; Highlights of the Forbes' campaign effort. INSET: Arizona exit poll, by Clarice Borio..

Reports on the effect Malcolm S. Forbes Jr.'s success in the presidential polls has on the media and his opponents. Comments from William Carrick, Democratic campaign consultant; What is surprising about Forbes' campaign; Views of Gretchen Morgenson, campaign press secretary.

Reports that American Republican presidential candidate Malcolm S. `Steve' Forbes' donations to the Planned Parenthood company has affected his antiabortion stance. Total donations accrued from the Forbes foundation; Results of polls; Forbes' stance on abortion and his proposals for the future.

Reports that United States presidential candidate Steve Forbes, cancelled his appearance in New Hampshire, to return to his campaign headquarters after the results of Iowa caucus. Forbes' position in caucus; Effects of this loss on his campaign in New Hampshire; Forbes' plan for positive advertising in his campaign.

Reports on Patrick J. Buchanan's celebration of his second place in the 1996 Iowa caucuses. How Buchanan celebrated; Winner Senate Majority Leader Robert Dole's demeanor on election night; Dole's celebration of his victory; What the various politicians had to say about their performances.

Profiles Malcolm Steve Forbes Jr., Republican presidential candidate in the United States 1996, election. Personal and professional background of Forbes; Information on his family; Estimation of Forbes' wealth; Comments from Forbes.

Focuses on the United States Defense Investigative Service's memo which states that the Israeli government used `strong ethnic ties' to America as a strategy to recruit spies. Indepth look at content of warning; What warning provoked; Views of Anti-Defamation League Director Abraham H. Foxman.

States that due to the assassination of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, Shimon Peres will take over the premiership of that country. Peres' unpopularity as a politician; Number of different tasks that Peres will have to undertake while in office; Age of Peres on entering into the position; Backgropund information on the rivalry that existed between Peres and Rabin.

Reports on previous incidents, where Jews were killed by Jews in unified and divided Israelis, focusing of the assassination of Israeli's Prime Minister, Yitzhak Rabin, by a Jewish gunman. 1924 killing of Jacob Israel de Haan and Labor Party movement leader, Haim Arlosoroff in 1933; How the right wing dealt with extremists.

Pays tribute to Yitzhak Rabin, and the contribution which he made to the Middle East peace process. How his acquiescence made possible peace talks between Israeli and Palestinian negotiators in Oslo; His historic handshake with Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat; Significance of his being shot by an Israeli Jew. INSET: Yitzhak Rabin..

Details the unhappiness of the people of South Africa towards the investigation into the abuses on apartheid victims, which is described as the process of racial separation as reported on September 16, 1995. Example of the misery of Marius Schoon, one of those whose family was killed; Background of Schoon; His attempts to fight for justice; Plans of President Nelson Mandela to establish a public commission to examine the abuses.

Reports on the expected visit of Pope John Paul II to the East Coast of the United States. Highlights of visit; Views of the Pontiff. INSET: The Pontiff's itinerary..

Reports that the mayors of the United States of America (USA) are not satisfied with the level of analysis done on the fundamental tenets of the Contract with America. Annual general meeting of the US Conference of Mayors held in Miami; Call for change by Mayor Susan Weiner; Views of Newt Gingrich's spokesman Tony Blankley; Themes of New York Mayor Rudolph Guiliani's `New Urban Agenda'.

Describes the condition of the decrepit Kenmore Hotel, after its seizure by federal marshals for narcotics trafficking. Comments from Assistant United States Attorney, Ellen Zimiles; Details of the condition of hotel; Comments from Representative, Carolyn Maloney, (D-N.Y); Expenditure by Esquire Management; Kenmore's owner, Tran Din Troung challenges seizure; Estimated cost of renovations; Comments from tenants.

Reports that three men were arrested Thursday 8 June, 1995, after trying to sell eight tons of zirconium to United States agents posing as arms dealers working for Iraq. Comments by Russian general Van Etten and David Albright, head of the Institute for Scientific and International Security.

Reports that a nationwide manhunt for a gym teacher, Glenn Harris, who ran off with a 15-year-old student, Christina Rosado, has ended. Comments from Harris when he surrendered to authorities; Why he insisted he was protecting the Rosado from abusive parents.

Reports on ongoing investigative efforts aimed at determining the identity of the so-called John Doe number 2 suspect in the Oklahoma City bombing case. Comments from Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agent Gene Pogue.

Looks at the various examples of where snooping by the government has outraged Americans. President Bill Clinton's call for expansion of government's power; References made to Oklahoma City bombing; Comment from Seattle Mayor Norm Rice; More on terrorist acts and possible ways to detect them before they happen. INSET: Kan. store sold bomb manuals by Kevin Johnson..

Reports on a huge bomb blast in Oklahoma City where it is being called the worst ever in the United States. Comments by Senator Don Nickles, Republican for Oklahoma; Prospective groups responsible; Theory of Mideast terror by William Webster, former director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); Religious revenge; More. INSETS: Among victims: Children in day-care center.;Who was inside the building.;Explosion in downtown..

Looks at the New York Fulton Fish Market and accusations by Mayor Rudolph Giuliani that the market still has mob connections. Proposed measures by Giuliani to rid market of mob; Response of market people to proposals and their views on market life; Atmosphere in market; Others sharing Giuliani's view include former Manhattan district attorney, Michael Cherkasky; Financial viability of market.

Reports that Joan Sudwoj and Cynthia Balconi were barred from Blessed Sacrament Cathedral on Thursday, April 13, 1995 for shouting their prayers. Women prayed on sidewalk after barred from church; Officials request of judge; Information on the Bayside Movement; Details of confrontation; Background information on Sudwoj and Balconi; Public's views on Bayside Movement.

Looks at the imposition of one of the most restrictive smoking bans in New York City. Effect of ban in restaurants; Owners' biggest worry; Comments from owners and maitre d's; What the law says; Follow up by Health Department; Other states with smoking bans; Statement by smoker, Sterling Livingstone.

Reports from New York on Senator Alfonso D`Amato's apology to Judge Lance Ito for his criticism of the O.J. Simpson trial on the Senate floor. Personal apologies to Japanese-American members of congress; Outrage among Japanese- American members of congress; Criticism from anti-discrimination groups; Comments from Judge Ito. INSET: Stern tries to soothe Hispanics..

Reports that Alfonse D'Amato has to make an apology for impersonating the Japanese-American judge, Lance Ito. New York republican has raised new question about his racial sensitivity; D'Amato assumed phony accent on radio talk show; Asian-American leaders and Japanese-American members of Congress comments; D'Amato comments; D'Amato's previous bad comments.

Reports that a federal judge ruled that Clinton administration's `don't ask, don't tell' policy on gays in the military is unconstitutional. Judge Eugene Nickerson; White House, Pentagon asked Justice Department to appeal; Republican Bob Dornan; Beatrice Dohrn of Lamda Legal Defense and Education Fund.

Reports on the return of Chicago Bulls star Michael Jordan to the National Basketball Association (NBA). Commercial marketability; Performance against New York Knicks; Fans reaction; Future Bulls games; Ticket sales; Comments by Steve Kerr of the Bulls, John Starks of the Knicks and Bulls coach Phil Jackson; Jordan's reaction.

Reports on the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals'(ASPCA) campaign against cock-fighting. Raid by police and agents of ASPCA at Bronx movie theater in New York; Robert O'Neill, chief of law enforcement, ASPCA; Experts on cockfighting; Reaction of gamefowl breeders; States where cockfighting is legal; Sandy Johnson of the United Gamefowl Breeder Association, Albany, Ohio.