Wednesday, April 12, 2017

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1
Well

Discuss Prostate Screening With Your Doctor, Experts Now Say

Men 55 to 69 should discuss the pros and cons of prostate cancer screening with their doctors, the group recommends.

Prostate trouble deserves attention.

2
Opinion

Q&A: How Democrats Can Stop Being Perceived as the Abortion Party

Addressing the moral and religious concerns would weaken Republican control of the issue.

Identify the Republican party as a party of misogyny.

3
Food

Mushrooms on Toast, Done Just Right

A home cook in Britain is coaxed into sharing her recipe.

I can do that.

4
U.S.

Missouri Woman Sues City After Domestic Violence Calls Are Labeled a Nuisance

The woman, Rosetta Watson, lost her housing permit and subsidy over four domestic abuse instances in which she called the Maplewood police, a lawsuit said.

Rosetta Watson should win in court.

5
U.S.

Federal Judge Strikes Down Texas Voter ID Law

The judge ruled that the law was enacted with the intent to discriminate against black and Hispanic voters.

Federal law dominates state law.

6
U.S.

Anti-Heroin Video From a Florida Sheriff Appalls Critics but Impresses Constituents

With deputies in ski masks and tough talk from the Lake County sheriff, a video elicited complaints that it militarized the police — but it also has support in the community.

The target audience is not watching.

7
U.S.

Alabama Governor Faces Impeachment Hearing in Scandal of Sex and Power

The hearing involving Gov. Robert Bentley comes three days after the release of a damning investigative report accusing him of encouraging “an atmosphere of intimidation.”

He has resigned.  
Alabama will not change.

8
Public Editor

A Crossword as a Second Chance Troubles Many Readers

The New York Times crossword editor, Will Shortz, ran a puzzle by a man in prison, but some said they were appalled by his crime.

People are imprisoned for their acts.
Puzzles are not criminal.

9
Business Day

Yes, You Can Lose Your Airplane Seat, Once You’ve Taken It

After a man was forcibly removed from a full United Airlines plane, passengers are beginning to realize that they too could get bumped from a flight.

United Airlines has behaved badly.
I expect they will suffer for their actions.

10
Books

The Enduring Power of Adam and Eve (Minus the Sin and Sexism)

Bruce Feiler makes a case for the contemporary relevance of Adam and Eve in “The First Love Story.”

An human reflection.

People have never been stupid.

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