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World
Response to French Letter Denouncing #MeToo Shows a Sharp Divide
French feminists criticized the letter signed by Catherine Deneuve and other women, saying it underestimated the harm inflicted by sexual harassmentDo what you can.
#me too is doing well so far.
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Opinion
How Democracies Perish
A new book is a challenge to those who want to revive the liberal democratic order.David Brooks has no cultural legitimacy.
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World
Same-Sex Spouses Should Have E.U. Residency Rights, Court Is Told
All married couples should be allowed to live and work across the European Union, regardless of member countries’ laws on same-sex unions, the bloc’s top court was advised.I would wait for a court decision.
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World
Merkel Takes Step Toward New Government for Germany
In marathon talks, the chancellor and the leaders of the other two main establishment parties settled the outlines of a renewed grand coalition.I do not trust Germany.
Greece is the example in my mind.
Bruning is another.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinrich_Br%C3%BCning
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U.S.
Republicans’ ‘Tough Cycle’ Now Spreads to Senate
Republicans are facing challenges in recruiting Senate candidates, even in states that President Trump won easily in 2016.Vote!
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Books
‘The War I Finally Won’ Tells One English Girl’s Survival Story
Kimberly Brubaker Bradley’s follow-up to “The War That Saved My Life” follows its young heroine from life-changing surgery to, finally, a safe home.Things worth knowing.
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Arts
Jimmy Kimmel Marks the ‘2,000th Lie’ of the Trump Administration
Referring to a lie tracker that The Washington Post has been running, Mr. Kimmel declared the moment “Lie2K.”I try not to pay attention.
Vote!
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N.Y. / Region
Exonerated, University of Rochester President Steps Down
Joel Seligman resigned hours before the release of a report clearing his administration of charges of cover-up and retaliation in a sexual harassment case.I am glad I am not trying to hire a university president.
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Opinion
Why Malaysia’s Opposition Picked an Old Foe as Its New Leader
Could Mahathir Mohamad dismantle the system he helped build during his previous decades in power?Malaysia needs progress.
I do not know if this is progress.
Simple progress is not going to satisfy anyone.
Revolutions are not safe for people.
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Opinion
Albany, Pass the Child Victims Act
Extending or eliminating the statute of limitations in abuse cases would help the most vulnerable among us in seeking justice.Yes.
Many powerful people fear their pasts.
Many have good reason to fear.
Changing the statutes of limitations will be difficult.
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