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NYT > U.S. > Politics24 minutes ago
Justice Dept. Asks Judge to Block Texas From Enforcing Restrictive Abortion LawThe department sued Texas last week over the recently enacted law that
prohibits nearly all abortions in the state. read more
That should be the end of the matter.
We will learn more soon.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 hour ago
What Does the California Recall Mean for the U.S.?Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Democrats argued that he was running not on his
record or against a particular candidate, but against Trumpism. read more
Gavin Newsom has not been recalled.
All matters depending on his loss are moot.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics2 hours ago
Democratic Divisions Flare Over Tax Increases and Drug PricingIn both the House and the Senate, Democrats are working to resolve their
internal differences on a huge social policy measure that will require
near-total unity to pass. read more
Democrats disagree by definition.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics3 hours ago
As California Votes, It Rethinks Its Tradition of Direct DemocracyAny proposed changes to a century-old recall law are likely to be met with
stiff opposition from Republicans, who see it as one of the last avenues of
influence in a Democratic-led state. read more
The California Republicans are correct.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics3 hours ago
Democrats Propose New Voting Rights BillThe stripped-down measure is intended to demonstrate party unity in the
face of Republican opposition to new federal voting standards. read more
Voting rights are essential to democracy.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics3 hours ago
Biden Urges Climate Action: ‘We Don’t Have Much More Than 10 Years’President Biden spent two days warning about the climate crisis and
promising that his administratiosilvern would work to confront it, but Congress
is not aligned on the solution. read more
On climate change it is times up.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics3 hours ago
Ex-U.S. Intelligence Officers Admit to Hacking Crimes in Work for EmiratisThey were among a trend of Americans working for foreign governments trying
to build their cyberoperation abilities. read more
"Thirty pieces of silver"
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NYT > U.S. > Politics4 hours ago
Justice Dept. to Investigate Georgia PrisonsThe department also announced limits on federal officers’ use of widely
criticized policing tactics. read more
Georgia is notably racist.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics4 hours ago
U.S. Army Tells Troops to Get Vaccinated Soon or Face DisciplineThe military’s vaccination rates already outpace those in many states, but
commanders want nearly total compliance. read more
Vaccinated is better. Boosted is best.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics5 hours ago
Woodward’s Book on Trump Describes General's Secret Calls to ChinaIn a sign of his concerns, the nation’s highest-ranking military officer
also gathered commanders to remind them of the safeguards in the nuclear
launch procedures. read more
NYT > U.S. > Politics5 hours ago
Blinken Faces Senate Questioning on Afghanistan WithdrawalSecretary of State Antony J. Blinken admitted no specific fault, but he
conceded that he did not know whether a U.S. drone strike last month had
targeted an ISIS terrorist or an aid worker. read more
Asking Blinkin is asking the wrong person.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics5 hours ago
Barbara Lee’s Long Quest to Curb Presidential War Powers Faces a New TestThe Democrat spent two decades building consensus to rein in war
authorizations that have been stretched beyond their original intent. The
Afghanistan withdrawal has complicated the debate. read more
The authorization to use military force should be withdrawn.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics5 hours ago
Poverty in U.S. Declined Thanks to Government Aid, Census Report ShowsWhen government benefits are taken into account, a smaller share of the
population was living in poverty in 2020 even as the pandemic eliminated
millions of jobs. read more
Poverty is the lack of income.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics5 hours ago
Democratic Lawmakers Fracture Over Tax Plans, Drug PricesProgressive senators pushed back hard on the decision by senior Democrats
to focus a $2.1 trillion package of tax increases on income, not wealth. read more
Democrats always fight among themselves.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics6 hours ago
Some Healthy Americans Seek Coronavirus Booster Shots Before ApprovalMany who feel they need more coronavirus protection have managed to obtain
an extra dose. “I did feel bad about it. But I didn’t feel bad enough,” one
woman said. read more
Vaccines are good.
Boosted vaccines are better.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics7 hours ago
New York Will Soon Lose 1 House Seat. The G.O.P. Might Lose 5.The GOP is not trusted to redistrict.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics8 hours ago
Plan to Sell Unused Federal Property Becomes ‘Arm-Wrestling Contest’A little-known independent board created to expedite the disposal of unused
land and buildings has been hampered by a lawsuit, staff shortages and
pushback from other agencies. read more
Space at surplus prices is much desired.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics10 hours ago
Al Qaeda Could Rebuild in Afghanistan in 1-2 Years, U.S. Officials SayThe new timeline is not a radical shift from previous assessments, but
reflects the reality that the Taliban have a limited ability to control the
borders of Afghanistan. read more
That is probable.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics10 hours ago
Book on Trump Describes General's Efforts to Reassure ChinaIn a sign of his concerns, the nation’s highest-ranking military officer
also gathered commanders to remind them of the safeguards in the nuclear
launch procedures. read more
China needed to know.
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Ian Welsh1 day ago
Once More Unto Covid and Schools[image: Story 478195989]
Given the state of testing, all numbers should be assumed to be significant
understatements, yet…
Colorado, “more than half of all outbreaks are in K-12 schools.”
US overall:
“Well over a quarter-million children contracted COVID just last week,
according to a joint report from the Children’s Hospital Association & the
AAP which tracks all cases at the state level. It is the highest number of
child COVID cases ever reported.
“More than 18,000 Mississippi students have caught COVID-19 in the first
month of the school year. “
Florida: “One out of every fou... read more
A disaster that was seen coming.
Cold political murder of innocents.
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