Your Letters: 'Cultural Imperialism,' Aid Work Advice

07/07/15 • 2 min

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We hear your advice on a moral dilemma involving aid work, plus your reactions to John Paulson's $400M gift to Harvard.

We hear your advice on a moral dilemma involving aid work, plus your reactions to John Paulson's $400M gift to Harvard.

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