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Putin can be attacked only through his legitimacy.
Short of war there are sanctions.
The use of fossil carbon must end now.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics7 hours ago
As Jackson Faces Senators, Her Criminal Defense Record Is a TargetRepublicans have vilified Biden’s judicial nominees who have represented
criminal suspects. Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, for the Supreme Court, is
the most prominent. read more
For Trump Republicans there is no defense of the accused.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics7 hours ago
Why Is the Fed Raising Interest Rates?Here’s the Federal Reserve’s rationale, and how it might trickle through
the economy to affect you. read more
The Federal Reserve has not the power to raise taxes.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics7 hours ago
David McCormick Faces Scrutiny Over Teacher Pension InvestmentsDavid McCormick, a Republican Senate candidate in Pennsylvania, came under
attack from his chief rival, Dr. Mehmet Oz, over the underperformance of
investments for the state’s teachers. read more
Republicans should be fighting among themselves.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics11 hours ago
Pfizer Seeks Authorization of a Second Booster Shot for Older AmericansThe move could further inflame a tortuous debate among scientists over when
the coronavirus vaccines’ protection should be bolstered, and for whom. read more
Good idea.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics12 hours ago
House Democrats Ask Pentagon for Details on Plan to Reduce Civilian CasualtiesIn a letter on Tuesday, more than 40 lawmakers called it imperative that
the military uphold “consistent standards for protecting the lives of
civilians.” read more
Collateral damage happens when a sledge hammer is used to swat flies.
Afghanistan is a sovereign state.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics14 hours ago
Doug Emhoff, Vice President’s Husband, Tests Positive for the CoronavirusVice President Kamala Harris tested negative for the virus on Tuesday, an
aide said, but Mr. Emhoff’s positive test forced her to back out of an
event with President Biden. read more
Covid-19 is present.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics15 hours ago
In Impasse Over New Covid Relief Aid, Neither Side Is Willing to BendThe White House wants more money for treatments, tests, vaccines and
research, but Republicans in Congress insist the administration will have
to repurpose existing funds. read more
No new taxes is an act of Republican faith.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics16 hours ago
Nine House Democrats Test Positive for Covid After Late-Night Voting and RetreatThree representatives reported positive tests on Tuesday morning. Several
others tested positive after a party gathering last week in Philadelphia. read more
Covid-19 is a tool of no political party.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics17 hours ago
Republican in Ohio Senate Primary Spoke Offensively About AsiansMike Gibbons, a leading contender to succeed Senator Rob Portman, made the
comments in a 2013 podcast on doing business in China. read more
Racism has no color.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics17 hours ago
Shalanda Young Confirmed to Head Biden’s Budget OfficeMs. Young is the first Black woman to lead the Office of Management and
Budget, which had been without permanent leadership for more than a year. read more
The Republican party has not passed on a budget in years.
The budget continues to exist.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics17 hours ago
A Groggy Senate Approves Making Daylight Saving Time PermanentLegislation that passed unanimously would end the practice of setting
clocks back one hour in the fall. Its prospects were uncertain in the House. read more
Clock time was standardized for good reason.
Leave it standard.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics17 hours ago
Biden Withdraws Sarah Bloom Raskin as Nominee for Fed’s Top Bank CopSarah Bloom Raskin did not appear to have the votes for Senate confirmation
as Fed vice chair for supervision after a key Democrat withheld his support. read more
Conservatives believe in hard money.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics18 hours ago
Submarine Spy Couple Tried to Sell Nuclear Secrets to BrazilJonathan and Diana Toebbe pleaded guilty last month in the espionage case,
but until now the identity of the nation they had approached had remained
publicly undisclosed. read more
The intended buyer makes no difference to the violation.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics18 hours ago
Ukraine War Shifts the Agenda in Congress, Empowering the CenterWith a crisis rocking Europe, the left is shelving demands for defense cuts
and a swift end to fossil fuels, while on the right, Trump-era foreign
policy and criticism of Ukraine are fading. read more
has the facts.
His conclusions are wrong.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics20 hours ago
As Fed Prepares to Raise Rates, Global Economy Sinks Deeper Into Turmoil Federal Reserve officials are set to raise interest rates to control
inflation, but the return to normal they had hoped to see remains painfully
elusive. read more
The interest rise desired by conservatives will not control inflation.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics20 hours ago
Biden Will Travel to Europe Next Week for NATO MeetingThe president will travel to Brussels for the NATO session, and will also
attend a European Union summit meeting. read more
NATO must not interfere in Ukraine directly.
I hope you are in Europe.
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Ian Welsh1 day ago
The Superpower Of Admitting the Obvious[image: The Superpower Of Admitting the Obvious]
It really is weird to have the “superpower” of being able to see the
obvious.
Obviously Iraq did not have WMD. Obviously neither the Iraq nor Afghan
occupations would succeed.
Obviously letting Covid rip will cause a mass disabling event which will
severely damage our societies.
Obviously China does not regard the US in specific as a friend, since for
12 years the US has publicly stated, over and over again, that China is
enemy #1.
Obviously Russia would not let Sevastapol be taken away from them.
Obviously Russia would not le... read more
Changes are coming.
Ian Welsh does not think as much as he should.
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