Wednesday, June 2, 2021

@7:33, 6/1/21

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After Dramatic Walkout, a New Fight Looms Over Voting Rights in Texas
Dave Montgomery and Nick Corasaniti, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago

Old news.

2
‘We’re Free Because They Were Brave’
The New York Times, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago
 
Our freedom was not threatened.since  1945

3
Biden Aims to Rebuild and Expand Legal Immigration
Michael D. Shear and Zolan Kanno-Youngs, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 11 hours ago

Biden was elected to fix immigration.

4
As Harvard Case Looms at Supreme Court, Study Tests Value of Diversity
Adam Liptak, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 11 hours ago

This court will not admit facts.

5
Texas Voting Bill Nears Passage as Republicans Advance It
Nick Corasaniti, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 12 hours ago
 
The Texas bill is blocked.

6
Texas Democrats Stymie GOP Voting Bill, for Now
Nick Corasaniti, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 13 hours ago

The Texas bill is blocked.
 
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Texas Democrats Stymie G.O.P. Voting Bill, for Now
Nick Corasaniti, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 13 hours ago

The Texas bill is blocked.
 
8
How We’re Making Sure Covid Goes Chronic
Ian Welsh, Ian Welsh - 22 hours ago
 
Slow response internationally and nationally.
 
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Biden’s Budget Has Racial Equity Efforts Baked In
Michael D. Shear, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
The budget, which was released on Friday, includes tens of billions of dollars worth of programs intended to bolster the fortunes of people of color and other historically underserved groups.
 
South Carolina selected Biden for his equality efforts.
 
12
Week-end Wrap – Political Economy – May 30, 2021
Tony Wikrent, Ian Welsh - 1 day ago
Week-end Wrap – Political Economy – May 30, 2021 by Tony Wikrent Strategic Political Economy Long Slide Looms for World Population, With Sweeping Ramifications [NYT, via Naked Capitalism 5-23-2021] “1 big thing: The state of the world, according to me” Dion Rabouin [Axios, via Naked Capitalism Water Cooler 5-27-21] I find this very interesting because Rabouin […]
 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alvin_Toffler
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alvin_Toffler#Bibliography
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Population_Bomb
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_R._Ehrlich
 
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Texas Senate Passes One of the Nation’s Strictest Voting Bills
Nick Corasaniti, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
The Republican-led bill, which would toughen already stringent voting rules in Texas, is likely to pass the State House. Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to sign it.
 
This Heritage Foundation boiler plate has failed for the moment.
 
14
Foster Friess, Big Donor to Republicans, Dies at 81
Neil Genzlinger, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 days ago
A conservative Christian and wealthy businessman, he gave millions to Rick Santorum and Donald Trump in their presidential bids.
 
His hopes are unfulfilled.
 
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The D.N.C. Didn’t Get Hacked in 2020. Here’s Why.
Nicole Perlroth, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 days ago
A devastating email breach of the D.N.C. roiled Democrats in the final months of 2016. An unassuming security official made it his mission to prevent a recurrence.
 
They learned the first time.
It cost Hillary Clinton.
 
17
Open Thread
Ian Welsh, Ian Welsh - 2 days ago
Use the comments to discuss topics unrelated to recent posts.
 
Negotiation first.
Sooner is better.  As soon as you can is best.
 
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Foster Friess, Big Donor to Republicans, Dies at 81
Neil Genzlinger, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 days ago
A conservative Christian and wealthy businessman, he gave millions to Rick Santorum and Donald Trump in their presidential bids.
 
A disapointed man. 

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Biden Banks on $3.6 Trillion Tax Hike on the Rich and Corporations
Alan Rappeport, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 days ago
The White House is proposing substantial increases in personal income tax rates for those earning about a half-million dollars and higher tax rates on large corporations.
 
Biden will mortgage the future. 

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Biden Banks on $3.6 Trillion Tax Hike on the Rich and Corporations
Alan Rappeport, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 3 days ago
The White House is proposing substantial increases in personal income tax rates for those earning about a half-million dollars and higher tax rates on large corporations.
 
Biden will mortgage the future.  
 
 

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