Thursday, December 21, 2017

@15:30, 12/21/17

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1
World

Defying Trump, U.N. General Assembly Condemns U.S. Decree on Jerusalem

The vote amounted to a collective act of defiance toward the Trump administration at the United Nations, the world’s biggest diplomatic stage.

The Palestinians do their diplomatic homework.

2
Opinion

You Cannot Be Too Cynical About the Republican Tax Bill

The speed with which it passed is a problem, but the law itself is much worse.

Thomas B. Edsall can read.

3
Opinion

The Real Coup Plot Is Trump’s

The president and his allies in the news media and the Republican Party are overthrowing the rule of law and the truth.

The corruption of the U.S. government seems to be Trumps project.
He has the active participation of the Republican party.

"The best Government money can buy"

4
World

Jakarta Is Sinking So Fast, It Could End Up Underwater

Countless human-made troubles in the Indonesian capital pose an imminent threat to the city’s survival. And it has to deal with mounting threats from climate change.

If I lived in Jakarta I would leave now.

5
Business Day

Glenn Thrush, Suspended Times Reporter, to Resume Work but Won’t Cover White House

Mr. Thrush, who was accused of inappropriate sexual behavior, will no longer cover the White House when he returns from his suspension in late January, The Times said.

I will take the Times at their word.

6
Business Day

Facebook Job Ads Raise Concerns About Age Discrimination

The ability to aim a message at a particular audience has been a crucial marketing tool, but may be at odds with laws against bias in hiring.

The advertisers should settle.  It will be cheaper.
Facebook should be taken to court.

 7
Arts

Chuck Close Apologizes After Accusations of Sexual Harassment

Several women complained that the celebrated artist, known for his outsize portraits, asked them to pose naked and made inappropriate sexual comments.

Women should exercise due diligence.

The Chuck Close biography exists.

8
U.S.

President Commutes Sentence of Iowa Meatpacking Executive

Sholom Rubashkin’s 27-year prison term had been questioned by members of both parties and vocally opposed by Orthodox Jews.

Sholom Rubashkin is guilty.  The crime was fraud.

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Business Day

In Tax Overhaul, Trump Tries to Defy the Economic Odds

Few independent analyses project anywhere near the rosy forecasts offered by the president’s top economic advisers.

Paul Krugman makes the case against the tax bill.

10
Smarter Living

How to Combat Your Anxiety, One Step at a Time

Anxiety is everywhere, which can be strangely reassuring. Here are some tips to help.

Do what you can.  


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