It is common in this country for under-age girls engaged in prostitution to be arrested, even though it is a serious crime for an adult to have sex with a minor.
America's future first spouse
Here are two interesting articles on the candidates' spouses. Maureen Dowd has been anti-Hillary from the start, but she makes a good point.
NY Times Op-Ed Columnist
A Flawed Feminist Test
By MAUREEN DOWD
Published: February 13, 2008
As a possible first Madame President, Hillary Clinton is a flawed science experiment because you can’t take Bill Clinton out of the equation.
BBC News
NY Times Op-Ed Columnist
A Flawed Feminist Test
By MAUREEN DOWD
Published: February 13, 2008
As a possible first Madame President, Hillary Clinton is a flawed science experiment because you can’t take Bill Clinton out of the equation.
BBC News
| By Kathryn Westcott BBC News |
As Americans choose their candidates for the 2008 presidential race, never before have so many spouses battled it out so publicly.
The 2008 campaign has seen the role of the political spouse reshaped, with potential first ladies - and one possible first gentleman - more than ever acting as independent surrogates for their partners. 
Mrs Obama has been articulate and passionate
Women as Leaders
I'm backing Obama, but here's an interesting reflection on women in power, published today in the New York Times.
Op-Ed Columnist
When Women Rule
By NICHOLAS D. KRISTOF
Published: February 10, 2008
For women, but not for men, there is a tradeoff in qualities associated with top leadership. A woman can be perceived as competent or as likable, but not both.
Op-Ed Columnist
When Women Rule
By NICHOLAS D. KRISTOF
Published: February 10, 2008
For women, but not for men, there is a tradeoff in qualities associated with top leadership. A woman can be perceived as competent or as likable, but not both.
