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U.S.

At Least 27 Shot, 7 Fatally, in Chicago Over Christmas Weekend

By KATIE ROGERS | Dec 25th 2016

The violence was the latest bloody chapter in a city where homicides and shootings have skyrocketed since last year, when the numbers were already high.

Some speculation,  some facts,  no story.

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N.Y. / Region

Ex-Prisoners Get an Advocate From Their Own Ranks

By BENJAMIN WEISER | Dec 23rd 2016

Richard Lipsky, a New York lobbyist felled in a bribery scandal, won a judge’s permission to consult for a union on barriers to jobs for former inmates.

"Let the punishment fit the crime"  wins another round.

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N.Y. / Region

A New York Holiday Tradition to Count On? Big Crowds

By WINNIE HU | Dec 22nd 2016

For many New Yorkers, the dazzling holiday windows and shows have become too crowded to enjoy. For many tourists, the crowds are part of the experience

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miracle_on_34th_Street

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U.S.

Kellyanne Conway, ‘Trump Whisperer,’ Will Be Counselor to President

By MICHAEL D. SHEAR and MAGGIE HABERMAN | Dec 22nd 2016

Ms. Conway, who often vouched for Donald Trump during periods of scandal or controversy, will become the highest-ranking woman in his White House.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kellyanne_Conway

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U.S.

Senator Looks to Expand Protections for Whistle-Blowers

By RON NIXON | Dec 22nd 2016

Senator Claire McCaskill asked federal agencies for information on managers who were said to have retaliated against employees who reported wrongdoing.

The T.S.A. should not exist.
A whistle blower is in an anomalous position.
When a case is brought it must be resolved if the whistle blower is to stay employed.
Less than total resolution will destroy the whistle blower.

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Times Insider

Things We Learned in 2016

By THE NEW YORK TIMES | Dec 22nd 2016

Did you know that there’s a beer pipeline in Belgium? That plants can learn? Or that you should freeze your coffee beans?

 The Times Insider has little value for me.
You could sign up.

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Opinion

One Problem for Democratic Leaders Is Democratic Voters

By THOMAS B. EDSALL | Dec 22nd 2016

Despite the success of Bernie Sanders, the party has actually become less receptive to populism.

The trade war will happen.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/26/opinion/and-the-trade-war-came.html?smid=tw-share

"What the coming trade war will do, however, is cause a lot of disruption. Today’s world economy is built around “value chains” that spread across borders: your car or your smartphone contain components manufactured in many countries, then assembled or modified in many more. A trade war would force a drastic shortening of those chains, and quite a few U.S. manufacturing operations would end up being big losers, just as happened when global trade surged in the past."

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Opinion

Cutting Prison Sentences, and Costs

By THE EDITORIAL BOARD | Dec 24th 2016

To reverse four decades of bad policy, state lawmakers will need to approach reform more aggressively.

Yes
The nation will need to reestablish the presumption of innocence.
Drug addiction must be known to be a chronic disease.
The price of drugs must fall to the cost of production.
Most of the addicted population will die.

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Opinion

History’s Lessons for America Today

Dec 22nd 2016

A column by Paul Krugman about the fall of the Roman Republic inspires readers to ponder the durability of America’s democracy.

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/19/opinion/how-republics-end.html

Paul Krugman is depressed for good reason.
Great damage has been done.  Greater damage may yet be done.
A greater depression may be coming.
The present time is as good as I can expect.

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N.Y. / Region

Taking the E Instead of the F

By MARCIA SAVIN | Dec 23rd 2016

A woman and her grandson trade texts when he makes his first trip to New York City on his own.

Ultimately people must find their own way. 


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