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Joshua Goldman | My ‘Birthwrong’ experience

(02/27/12 7:32am)

I was compelled to write this as a result of Glenn Shrum’s mischaracterization of Taglit-Birthright in his article on the free trip to Israel offered to Jewish youth (“Taglit-Birthright Israel gaining popularity” 02/23/2012). The article makes the assertion that the trip is apolitical and that it avoids certain areas in the country — the allegedly dangerous ones that make neurotic Jewish mothers queasy — for mere practical reasons. As a former participant of the trip and someone who was raised Jewish in a decidedly pro-Israel household, I do not believe this is true. The program oversimplifies a complex and sensitive issue that requires various perspectives and in-depth thought.

https://www.thedp.com/article/2012/02/joshua_goldman_my_birthwrong_experience

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Debt deals spare Pell Grant program

(07/28/11 8:34am)

The Pell Grant program, which is on the chopping block as lawmakers look to make spending cuts to resolve the ongoing debt ceiling crisis, may remain intact.

https://www.thedp.com/article/2011/07/debt_deals_spare_pell_grant_program

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Obama vulnerable in Pennsylvania for 2012

(07/21/11 8:55am)

Pennsylvanians have mixed feelings about President Barack Obama’s job performance, according to numbers from the polling firm Public Policy Polling released earlier this month.

https://www.thedp.com/article/2011/07/obama_vulnerable_in_pennsylvania_for_2012

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Professors investigate effects of oil spill

(07/14/11 9:15am)

Penn researchers are taking part in new efforts to assess how last year’s massive oil spill off the Gulf Coast has affected seafood and those who rely on it for food and fishing.

https://www.thedp.com/article/2011/07/professors_investigate_effects_of_oil_spill

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