Today we’re going to talk about something a little old fashioned in the world of job search: The letter of recommendation.

Years before his public outrage about a TD’s glowing character reference for a criminal, Judge John Edwards’ tolerance of unverified mitigation pleas on behalf of convicted parties had worn thin. Back ...

I am at a loss as to why anyone would write a reference for a sex offender. I find it crass to hear supposedly respectable people describing someone who has committed a vile act as an upstanding ...

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Public representatives should not give character references for defendants in cases involving sexual exploitation or abuse, the Taoiseach has said. “I don’t believe that’s acceptable and I don’t think ...

Gen. Randy George, the former U.S. Army chief of staff ousted last week by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, on Friday sent a farewell letter saying the Army deserves “leaders of character.” George ...

Former Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George, who was ousted this week by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, sent a farewell letter declaring that the Army deserves “leaders of character.” George has ...

“Main character syndrome” is not a real medical condition, but a way of describing someone who behaves as if others are merely side characters in their story. The concept overlaps with traits of ...

Letters like Cathy Brouillette’s in the newspaper on Feb. 16 are worrisome. To me, President Donald Trump’s words and behaviors do not speak of qualities I find desirable. I find his speech and ...

New South Wales is set to become the first jurisdiction in the country to end the use of good character references in the sentencing of convicted criminals. The government will introduce a bill this ...