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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 hour ago
Manchin Pulls Support From Biden’s Social Policy Bill, Imperiling Its Passage“I cannot vote to continue with this piece of legislation,” the centrist
West Virginia senator said on “Fox News Sunday,” citing concerns about
adding to the national debt. read more
The social legislation will pass without Joe Manchin's support.
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Ian Welsh1 hour ago
Week-end Wrap – Political Economy – December 19, 2021[image: Story 521529889]
Week-end Wrap – Political Economy – December 19, 2021
by Tony Wikrent
*Strategic Political Economy*
Political Philosophies and Positive Political Psychology:
Inter-Disciplinary Framework for the Common Good
Masaya Kobayashi [Frontiers in Psycholog, via Mike Norman Economics
12-14-2021]
This manuscript explores the relationship between positive psychology and
political philosophy, revealing an inter-disciplinary approach that speaks
to the concerns of the common good. Since positive psychology has been
expanding its reach into social and political spher... read more
I have not the patience and leisure to parse this search for the absolute.
Life is ultimately practical.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics3 hours ago
Johnny Isakson, Longtime Senator From Georgia, Is Dead at 76He succeeded Newt Gingrich in the House. As a U.S. senator for 15 years, he
was known for championing bipartisan cooperation. read more
I regret he was not in office when he died.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics4 hours ago
As U.S. Navigates Crisis in Haiti, a Bloody History Looms LargeAmerican policy decisions are vital to understanding Haiti’s political
instability, and why it remains the poorest country in the Western
Hemisphere. read more
U.S. policy has never aided Hati.
Sugar, French colonialism, and Roman Catholicism are a deadly combination.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics21 hours ago
Senate Confirms Biden’s 40th Judge, Tying a Reagan-Era RecordPresident Biden saw more of his judicial nominees confirmed in his first
year than any president since Ronald Reagan. The Senate confirmed 18
federal judges in Donald Trump’s first year. read more
The U.S. government is difficult to capture.
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Agonist23 hours ago
Comment le boycott américain des Jeux olympiques de Pékin divise le monde
La dernière fois que les États-Unis ont boycotté des Jeux olympiques, la
Chine s’est jointe à eux en se retirant des Jeux de Moscou en 1980 avec au
moins 44 autres nations, apparemment pour protester contre l’invasion
soviétique de l’Afghanistan. Quatre décennies plus tard, la Chine fait
maintenant l’objet d’un mouvement de boycott des Jeux […]
Cet article Comment le boycott américain des Jeux olympiques de Pékin
divise le monde est apparu en premier sur Agonist.
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I can deal with this much French.
I am not fluent.
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Agonist23 hours ago
Les escroqueries liées aux crypto-monnaies : voici comment faire pour protéger son investissement
Les crypto-monnaies ont capté l’attention de toute l’Europe et du reste du
monde cette année et les escrocs du net l’ont également remarqué. Avec
l’augmentation de la popularité des crypto-monnaies et de la technologie
blockchain, les escroqueries aux crypto-monnaies sont de plus en plus
courantes. La nature high-tech des crypto-monnaies attire des arnaqueurs
sophistiqués, capables […]
Cet article Les escroqueries liées aux crypto-monnaies : voici comment
faire pour protéger son investissement est apparu en premier sur Agonist.
read more
The best way to deal with cryptocurrencies is to avoid them entirely.
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Agonist23 hours ago
Le télétravail, qu’est-ce que cela signifie exactement et quels sont ses avantages ?
Le télétravail ne présente pas seulement des avantages pour le
télétravailleur. Il est également bénéfique pour les employeurs,
l’environnement et la société. Travailler à la maison ? Pas de longues
distances à parcourir pour se rendre sur le lieu de travail, des horaires
flexibles, une meilleure conciliation entre vie familiale et vie
professionnelle, etc. Le […]
Cet article Le télétravail, qu’est-ce que cela signifie exactement et quels
sont ses avantages ? est apparu en premier sur Agonist.
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Remote working is not social.
That is both the problem and the advantage of the practice.
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Agonist23 hours ago
La vitesse de propagation d’Omicron, en tête de l’ordre du jour du sommet européen
La propagation fulgurante du variant Omicron en Europe a ajouté un
sentiment d’urgence au sommet du conseil européen. Les dirigeants
s’efforcent de présenter une approche unie à l’échelle du bloc. Les
projections selon lesquelles la souche mutante et hautement infectieuse du
coronavirus pourrait dominer dans l’UE dès le mois prochain ont propulsé la
question en […]
Cet article La vitesse de propagation d’Omicron, en tête de l’ordre du jour
du sommet européen est apparu en premier sur Agonist.
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The Omicron variation on Covid-19 is not yet well understood.
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Agonist23 hours ago
Élection en France : Qui est qui dans la course pour détrôner Macron ?
La liste des personnes qui espèrent créer une surprise et déloger Emmanuel
Macron s’allonge rapidement à quatre mois de l’élection présidentielle
française. Macron n’a pas encore annoncé qu’il se présentera pour un second
mandat, mais on s’attend à ce qu’il le fasse. Son principal adversaire au
sein du parti centriste La République en Marche était […]
Cet article Élection en France : Qui est qui dans la course pour détrôner
Macron ? est apparu en premier sur Agonist.
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The French presidential election is not of great interest to the world.
The world is reciprocally not of much interest to France.
This Agonist is not the page I found interesting fifteen years ago.
Congress is doing as it is intended to do.
Mostly nothing.
There is little that can be done until the pain of the voters is greater.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Map by Map, G.O.P. Chips Away at Black Democrats’ PowerBlack elected officials in several states, from Congress down to the
counties, have been drawn out of their districts this year or face
headwinds to hold onto their seats. read more
Democratic power has bigger numbers.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Israeli Defense Officials Cast Doubt on Threat to Attack IranIsrael has threatened military action to destroy Iran’s nuclear program if
need be. But defense officials say Israel does not have the ability, at
least not anytime soon. read more
The religious war will continue at retail.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
With Omicron, U.S. Testing Capacity Faces Intense PressurePresident Biden came into office vowing to make testing cheap and
accessible, but matching supply with demand has been a persistent problem. read more
The pressure is political.
Testing will do no good without some kind of a lock down.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Biden's Covid Vaccine Mandate Reinstated for Large BusinessesThe decision, by a split three-judge panel, overturned a ruling that had
blocked a Biden administration rule requiring companies with 100 or more
employees to mandate vaccinations or testing for workers. read more
Public Health trumps politics.
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Ian Welsh1 day ago
Open Thread[image: Story 521060221]
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Anything starts with live negotiation.
Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Biden Struggles to Beat Back a Resurgent Virus Once AgainA new variant and vaccine resistance have upended the president’s plans for
a hopeful holiday season.
Recrudescent Trump is the problem.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Jan. 6 Committee May Add New Expertise for InvestigationAs the panel continues to take testimony, it is looking to do more analysis
of social media and possible foreign efforts to sow discord in the U.S.
before the Capitol riot. read more
Send Trump and his minions to trial.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Southwest C.E.O. Tests Positive for Coronavirus After Senate HearingGary Kelly appeared at the committee hearing with other airline officials
on Wednesday. Each was unmasked for at least part of the hearing, as were
many senators. read more
Covid-19 is a contagious disease.
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