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The net has been down. I will post now and try later
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NYT > U.S. > Politics18 minutes ago
Amid Extreme Weather, a Shift Among Republicans on Climate ChangeMany Republicans in Congress no longer deny that Earth is heating because
of fossil fuel emissions. But they say abandoning oil, gas and coal will
harm the economy. read more
The U.S. economy must move from fossil carbon use.
The change can only do it good.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 hour ago
Campuses Are Virus Incubators, but These Colleges Can’t Require VaccinesUniversity of Texas at San Antonio will begin with mostly remote classes,
because of the city’s high infection rates. Other schools are trying to
avoid that fate. read more
Require the vaccines.
Any other classroom practice is silly.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics2 hours ago
A Gallery Sells Hunter Bidens. The White House Says It Won’t Know Who’s Buying.Hunter Biden’s works are being offered for as much as $500,000 apiece; his
art dealer said he would follow ethics guidelines developed by the Biden
administration. read more
Hunter Biden selling art would not be improper if the buyers were known.
It might detract from his repute as an artist.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics3 hours ago
Supreme Court Blocks Part of New York’s Eviction MoratoriumThe order applies only to a provision that bars evictions of tenants who
file a form declaring economic hardship, rather than providing evidence in
court. read more
This Republican court must count the change.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics3 hours ago
Moderates Threaten Stalemate Over Budget Vote and InfrastructureThe letter from nine Democrats, enough to block passage, threatens their
party’s two-track plan to pass both a $3.5 trillion social policy budget
blueprint and an infrastructure bill. read more
Debate continues.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics6 hours ago
U.S. Asks Taliban to Spare Its Kabul Embassy in Coming Fight for CapitalThe demand seeks to stave off an evacuation of the embassy by dangling aid
to future Afghan governments — even one that includes the Taliban. read more
Asking does not hurt.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics8 hours ago
6 Issues Kathy Hochul Will Face as New York GovernorMs. Hochul is preparing to become New York’s next governor at a precarious
time for the state, as it faces challenges in public health, housing,
education and infrastructure. read more
These six points need attention.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics16 hours ago
Census Shows a Nation That Resembles Its Future More Than Its PastFor Democrats, there was much to cheer in the growth of cities and suburbs.
But Republicans, imperiled by the falling white population, are still well
positioned for redistricting. read more
No surprise.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics17 hours ago
As Virus Cases Surge, Biden Administration Encourages More Use of Antibody TreatmentsA top White House adviser said monoclonal antibody treatments, sometimes
underused, could still be crucial in helping people with Covid-19 avoid
getting very sick. read more
Treating the unvaccinated will help.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics17 hours ago
U.S. Is Sending 3,000 Troops Back to Afghanistan to Begin EvacuationsWith the Taliban sweeping across the country, U.S. officials say Kabul
could fall in 30 days. read more
The U.S. effort in Afghanistan is out of time.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics18 hours ago
Taliban Advances in Afghanistan Could Bring Political Peril for BidenThe president had hoped to win credit for ending one of America’s “forever
wars.” But new risks are coming into view. read more
That is doubtful.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics18 hours ago
Marginalized Groups Look to Get on the (Redistricting) MapUnderrepresented communities are mobilizing to stay intact and influential
in newly drawn districts. read more
Good Luck to them.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics18 hours ago
F.D.A. to Authorize Third Vaccine Dose for People With Weak Immune SystemsThe decision to expand the emergency use of both the Pfizer-BioNTech and
Moderna vaccines is meant to help transplant recipients and others whose
immune systems are similarly compromised. read more
NYT > U.S. > Politics20 hours ago
Biden Presses Congress to Act on Prescription Drug PricesPresident Biden singled out drug prices as an issue he wanted to include in
the Democrats’ $3.5 trillion social policy bill, including allowing
Medicare to negotiate lower prices. read more
NYT > U.S. > Politics20 hours ago
Pelosi Says House Will Raise Maximum Pay for Capitol Hill AidesThe change marks the first time that a House aide can receive a salary
greater than a lawmaker. read more
Ian Welsh22 hours ago
The Labor Shortage And the New Criminalization[image: Story 465292978]
The level of stupid in what passes for “discourse” in the Western world
never ceases to amaze. Employers are shocked that they are having trouble
filling low wage jobs and blame enhanced unemployment benefits, but even
when half the states stop the unemployment benefits, still have trouble
filling those jobs.
Supposedly a little over 600K people have died in the US from Covid (the
actual toll is higher). The largest group is old people, driven by
psychopaths like Cuomo killing them either deliberately on vast criminal
negligence.
But Covid has also hit th... read more
NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Garland Meets With State Supreme Court Justices on Evictions FreezeAttorney General Merrick B. Garland held a virtual meeting with 35 state
Supreme Court justices in an effort to encourage them to try to avert or
delay evictions. read more
NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Census Redistricting Data Release: What to KnowThe Census Bureau will release data on Thursday, kicking off a huge fight
over political redistricting, with control of Congress potentially hanging
in the balance. read more
NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Aide to Capitol Riot Inquiry Is Accused of Whistle-Blower RetaliationFor the second time, a senior member of the staff of the House select
committee on the Jan. 6 attack has been accused of retaliating against a
whistle-blower in the Trump government. read more
NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
As Congress Recesses, Democratic Successes Do Not Include Voting RightsDemocratic leaders vow to make voting legislation the “first matter of
legislative business” in September. But their path remains cluttered with
obstacles. read more
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