Friday, December 15, 2017

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U.S.

Last-Ditch Effort to Sway Senator on Tax Bill Involves Personal Pleas

Progressive activists met with Senator Susan Collins, Republican of Maine, in a bid to persuade her to vote against the $1.5 trillion tax bill.

Do what works.

2
Opinion

The Global Economy Is Partying Like It’s 2008


Good call.  Bad analysis.

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Technology

F.C.C. Repeals Net Neutrality Rules

In a 3-to-2 vote along party lines, the agency scrapped Obama-era rules meant to protect an open internet.

It is a common carrier.

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

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Climate

How Republicans Think About Climate Change — in Maps

Republicans might not say that humans caused climate change, but they still support policies to mitigate it.

Attitudes are improving.

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Business Day

Republican Tax Bill Overhauls Rules Many Were Counting On

The tax bills moving through Congress could penalize individuals for financial decisions they made based on longstanding law, affecting the financial situations of millions.

Vote.

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Opinion

Black Voters to Democrats: You’re Welcome


yes.

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The Politics of #HimToo

The Democratic Party has taken a very clear stand on sexual misconduct, setting its sights on President Trump.

Politics is not pure.

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Opinion

What Omarosa Did Best: Get Fired

Donald Trump has now axed her four times: once on “The Apprentice,” twice on “The Celebrity Apprentice” and again on Tuesday evening.

yes.
Health

A ‘Game Changer’ for Patients With Irregular Heart Rhythm

Rapid, erratic heartbeats — called ventricular tachycardia — can lead to sudden death. An experimental radiation treatment has eased the condition in five patients.

Do what works.


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1
Opinion

The Global Economy Is Partying Like It’s 2008


2
Climate

How Republicans Think About Climate Change — in Maps


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N.Y. / Region

Rerouting Thousands: City Plans for L Train Closure

A new ferry route. Traffic restrictions on the Williamsburg Bridge. New bus lanes and wider sidewalks on 14th Street. These are just a few measures.

Do what works.

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Fashion & Style

The New Supermodelmania of 2017

Naomi, Christy, Gisele, Gigi, Versace: a surprising trend of the year reaches its apogee.

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Business Day

A.G. Sulzberger, 37, to Take Over as New York Times Publisher

An author of the ‘innovation report’ will follow in the footsteps of his father, Arthur Sulzberger Jr., who served as publisher for 25 years.

"It might work."

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Opinion

The Politics of #HimToo

Magazine

To Unlock the Brain’s Mysteries, Purée It

A Vanderbilt neuroscientist has discovered an unusual but shockingly fruitful way to study our most enigmatic organ.

Do what works.

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Business Day

Netflix Executive Loses Job After Comment on Danny Masterson Rape Allegations

The executive, Andy Yeatman, unwittingly told a woman who had accused the actor of rape that the company didn’t believe the accusers.

Belief is powerful.

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Opinion

What if You Couldn’t Access This Page?

This nightmare internet scenario is at our digital doorstep.

It is easy to suspect evil intent.

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Arts

Samantha Bee Says Roy Moore’s Loss Belongs to His Accusers

“Their bravery changed the world,” Ms. Bee said of the women who came forward against Mr. Moore.

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


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