Monday, April 27, 2009

Thanks But No Thanks

A Harvard Law School professor is refusing to accept an award from Notre Dame because President Obama will deliver this year's commencement address. Mary Ann Glendon will not accept the Laetare Medal because the school is giving Obama an honorary degree despite a request from the US Conference of Catholic Bishops. Glendon says she’s concerned her award was designed to give the appearance of balance.

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