Saturday, January 19, 2019

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1
Opinion

The Heartbreak of the 2019 Women’s March

It's fracturing over anti-Semitism, but maybe implosion was inevitable.

One issue campaigns are vulnerable through their alliances.

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U.S.

Republicans Are in Lock Step With Trump on Shutdown. But for How Long?

In Trump country, even some furloughed federal workers are backing the president’s wall demands, and keeping Republican senators in line as the shutdown stretches on.

We cannot know.
Trump must not win.

3
Business

Government Shutdown Shakes Stability of Jobs That Are Often the Best Around

Federal work is an anchor in many local economies, offering security and benefits increasingly rare in the private sector and a route to the middle class.

4
U.S.

Steve King Removed From Committee Assignments Over White Supremacy Remark

Republicans voted Monday night to remove Mr. King from the House Judiciary and Agriculture committees after he made remarks questioning why white supremacy is considered offensive.

Yes.

5
Food

How the Slice Joint Made Pizza the Perfect New York City Food

More than 50 years of eight million people standing, folding and eating together.

Good Pizza is a wonder.  Bad Pizza is still pretty good. 

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New York

How El Chapo Escaped in a Sewer, Naked With His Mistress

Joaquín Guzmán Loera often evaded capture. As his wife looked on, a former mistress told the court how he once escaped. A D.E.A. agent told how they finally got him.

He is captive.  It is enough.

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New York

The 2020 Field Is Growing. Some Waistlines Are Shrinking.

Senators Cory Booker and Kirsten Gillibrand are the most recent in a long line of presidential candidates-in-waiting to focus on their fitness.

Fittness is necessary but not sufficient.

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Business

Why Jeff Bezos’ Divorce Should Worry Amazon Investors

The Amazon chief’s split from his wife raises questions about the disposal of their enormous stake in the company he founded. Investors deserve answers.

We can hope Amazon crashes.  It has destroyed retail.

9
World

A Favorite Restaurant in Syria Led ISIS to Americans

Some military officials say American soldiers had become complacent in a relatively peaceful spot in Syria. It was a fatal mistake.

Publicity works.

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U.S.

Before Harts Plunged Off a Cliff, Strain Dogged Family

Investigative reports detail increasing pressure felt by Jennifer and Sarah Hart, who had adopted six children. At signs of trouble, they would flee and close ranks.

Racism is an American norm.
Some try to avoid it.

Reconstruction did not happen.

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U.S.

President Trump Rejects Proposal to Temporarily Reopen the Government

Mr. Trump said he did not want to extend the impasse over funding for the wall, but it was not clear what he saw as an alternative.

Trump is heading for bankruptcy again.

A class action suit.   The tort is failure to pay creditors,  Fraud.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fraud

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The Upshot

The Wall Is Not Popular. (And Neither Is Trump.)

The border wall remains popular only with the president’s base, and shutting  down the government over the issue seems unlikely to win new fans.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fraud

Sue the Trump campaign and the Republican party. 

13
Smarter Living

How to Actually, Truly Focus on What You’re Doing

Tired: Shallow work. Wired: Deep work.

It works.

14
Opinion

She Was Addicted and Lost Her Son. She Wants Him Back.

Lindsey Jarratt is now sober and on solid ground. Still, her child remains in foster care.

Good luck.

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New York

More Airports Close Checkpoints as T.S.A. No-Shows Rise During Shutdown

On the 24th day of the government shutdown, some of the nation’s busiest airports diverted travelers to other concourses because of a shortage of security agents.

Lock out.

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Arts

Sara Gilbert Balances Her Lives on ‘The Conners’ and ‘The Talk’

A producer and star of both shows, she found herself at the heart of two of television’s most intensely examined recent controversies.

I have not been paying attention.

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U.S.

Federal Courts, Running Out of Money, Brace for Shutdown’s Pain

The judicial branch has been able to continue paying its workers so far, but that may soon change if the partial government shutdown continues.

Sue the campaign and the party.

Criminal fraud.

18
World

Saudi Teenager Fleeing Family Arrives Safely in Canada

18-year-old Rahaf Mohammed Alqunun arrived in the country that granted her asylum wearing a gray sweatshirt with the word “Canada.”

Good.

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New York

Can a Church Founded in 1677 Survive the 21st Century?

New Utrecht Reformed Church is one of New York’s oldest congregations. After 15 years of renovations, worshipers have returned to the building, but they still face a tough challenge.

Rome manages.

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Opinion

Why Infants May Be More Likely to Die in America Than Cuba

Many Americans would welcome some traits of the island’s free, universal health care system.

Single payer works.

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