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NYT > U.S. > Politics4 hours ago
How Misinformation Threatened a Montana National Heritage AreaCivic boosters in central Montana hoped for some federal money to promote
tourism. A disinformation campaign got in the way. read more
Confirming fears produces faith.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics20 hours ago
The Pessimistic Electorate Behind Biden’s Approval RatingsIn the era of modern polling, only Donald J. Trump has had a lower approval
rating than President Biden’s at this early stage of his term. read more
Confirmed fears in both parties.
Different fears for each party.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics21 hours ago
Facebook Papers Show Employees Raised Concerns About MisinformationCompany documents show that the social network’s employees repeatedly
raised red flags about the spread of misinformation and conspiracies before
and after the contested November vote. read more
Facebook insists that editing is not their job.
Its business model edits.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Letitia James Hires Staff Ahead of a Possible Bid for GovernorMs. James, the New York attorney general, has recently recruited several
advisers and fund-raisers ahead of a possible run for the state’s top
office. read more
Leticia James is seriously considering running.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Letitia James Isn’t Saying Whether She’s Running for Governor. But She Is Hiring.Ms. James, the New York attorney general, has recently recruited several
advisers and fund-raisers ahead of a possible run for the state’s top
office. read more
Leticia James is seriously considering running.
Same text with a different headline.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
U.S. Struggles With Afghan Evacuees Weeded Out, and Now in LimboNo final decisions have been made, but dozens red-flagged for apparent
criminal pasts or links to militants have been sent to a base in Kosovo,
where their fate is uncertain. read more
They are refugees.
Let them in.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Biden's Compromise on Spending Bills Could Have ConsequencesThe president pushed for an expansive agenda knowing that he would most
likely have to pare it back, leaving a sense of disappointment that could
hurt his party at the polls. read more
Injuring the Democratic party at the polls is the Republican objective.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Biden the Dealmaker Finds That Compromise Can Have ConsequencesThe president pushed for an expansive agenda knowing that he would most
likely have to pare it back, leaving a sense of disappointment that could
hurt his party at the polls. read more
Injuring the Democratic party at the polls is the Republican objective.
A change of headline.
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Ian Welsh1 day ago
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Changes start with live negotiations.
Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Biden Crafts a Climate Plan B: Tax Credits, Regulation and State ActionThe new strategy could deeply cut greenhouse gases that are heating the
planet but it will still face considerable political, logistical and legal
hurdles. read more
Mitch McConnell and the Republican Party have stopped most congressional actions.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Illegal Border Crossings Soar to Record High, New Data ShowsMigrants were encountered 1.7 million times in the last 12 months, the
highest number of illegal crossings recorded since at least 1960. read more
The world recession continues.
The U.S. wants the cheap labor.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Biden Said the U.S. Would Protect Taiwan. But It’s Not That Clear-Cut.After the president’s remarks at a CNN event, the White House quickly
declared that the American policy of “strategic ambiguity” over the
island’s defense had not changed. read more
Sending the military would not help.
The Diplomats must win the day.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Democrats Consider Billionaires TaxSenator Kyrsten Sinema’s refusal to raise rates on high earners and major
corporations has led Democrats to consider proposals once championed only
by the party’s most liberal flank. read more
The burden must land where it can be carried.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Supreme Court Again Refuses to Block Texas Abortion LawBut the court said it would hear arguments on Nov. 1 on challenges to the
law from the Biden administration and abortion providers in the state. read more
Texas SB 8 is unconstitutional.
The supreme court may back it.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
After Dropping Free Community College Plan, Democrats Explore OptionsExpanded tuition assistance remains an option for the budget bill, but how
much it would help students — and economic competitiveness — remains to be
seen. read more
Joe Manchin will not be reelected.
Tuition will be paid though not next year.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Bye, Maryland? Lawmakers in 3 Counties Float a Plan to Secede From the State.The proposal to join West Virginia seems destined to go nowhere. But it has
tapped into deep-seated feelings of alienation in western Maryland, a
mountainous panhandle wedged against the Mason-Dixon line. read more
Secession is not OK.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
‘American Veteran’ Honors the Many Faces of the U.S. SoldierOn the heels of America’s longest war, a new PBS documentary series sits
down with nearly 50 veterans in hopes of helping to bridge a growing gap. read more
All wounds are not visible.
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Ian Welsh2 days ago
Stopping Sinema and Manchin From Electing Donald Trump[image: Story 495655719]
So, these two Senators, between them, have managed to absolutely gut all of
Biden’s signature efforts, from climate change to helping people in need.
It is days like this where one wishes LBJ was President.
Progressives have tried bargaining with them and failed, repeatedly.
Fine.
The way to handle them is simply to find something they care about and kill
it. Progressives also have veto power (in the House in particular.) Then
find something else and kill that. Then kill something else.
As for Biden, well, Manchin’s family has a coal company, I bet he care... read more
Ian Welsh is not a diplomat.
Neither am I.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics2 days ago
Woman Charged in Submarine Secrets Case Will Stay in Custody
Prosecutors used text messages to argue that Diana Toebbe and her husband
had discussed leaving the country years ago. read more
The woud be traitors are just a distraction.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics2 days ago
Biden Names Neera Tanden as White House Staff SecretaryThe move comes after her nomination as budget director was pulled earlier
this year over her frequent caustic remarks on social media. read more
The president gets his choice of staff.
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