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Who Do Americans Trust? The Police More Than Congress, Study Finds

Heather Murphy at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 26 minutes ago

The most trusted leader of them all? The public school principal.

People trust those they know.

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Protesting Climate Change, Young People Take to Streets in a Global Strike

Somini Sengupta at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago

Anxious about the future and angry about the failure to curb the crisis, thousands joined an urgent call for action against climate change.

It may be one of the few ways to get attention.

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Younger Black Voters to Their Parents: Break Up With Joe Biden, I’m Bored

Astead W. Herndon at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 5 hours ago

An organic effort by black millennials and Gen Z-ers to influence older family members against Mr. Biden may be important in the Democratic primary.

"Second verse; same as the first."

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Young Voters Still ‘Feel the Bern,’ but Not Just for Bernie Sanders Anymore

Sydney Ember at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 5 hours ago

The Vermont senator benefited from a wave of enthusiasm from young people in 2016. Many still love him, but not him alone.

One thought leads to another.

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For Trump, a Time of Indecision

Annie Karni and Maggie Haberman at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 11 hours ago

In discussions with his staff, Mr. Trump has made clear he wants to accomplish something big, but seems stymied as to what it might be, according to interviews with a half-dozen aides and advisers.

Any big splash will do.

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F.B.I. Agent Testifies That He Sent Questions for C.I.A. Detainees

Carol Rosenberg at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 13 hours ago

In a pretrial hearing for the accused 9/11 plotters at Guantánamo Bay, the agent acknowledged previously unconfirmed collaboration with the interrogation program.

The FBI understands interrogation.
The CIA does not.

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Trump to Host Australian Prime Minister on a Rare State Visit

Katie Rogers at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 13 hours ago

When it comes to diplomatic visits, the president seems to prefer being the guest rather than the host.

Whenever possible collect interest.

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For D.C. Statehood Advocates, a Hearing Marks Another Step Forward

Emily Cochrane at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 13 hours ago

With Democrats in control, the House gave the long-suffering movement for statehood a hearing for the first time in more than 20 years.

The District of Columbia is intended to be neutral ground.

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Sean’s Spicy Salsa

Lisa Lerer at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 15 hours ago

Behind the neon-green ruffles, a manifestation of a reality TV presidency.

Noise.

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De Blasio to Developers: Donate to My Nonprofit. $125,000 Came.

Jeffery C. Mays at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 15 hours ago

Three developers were fined tens of thousands of dollars for potentially violating lobbying laws by donating to Mayor Bill de Blasio’s nonprofit group.

Buying influence is a bad political habbit.
It does not bennifit the electorate.

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Jimmy Carter Invokes Idea of ‘Age Limit’ for Presidential Candidates

Sandra E. Garcia at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 15 hours ago

Mr. Carter, 94, said he wouldn’t be up to the rigors of the nation’s top job if he were 15 years younger. The three leading Democratic candidates are in their 70s.

Age limits ambition among the sane.

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Attacks Expose Flaws in Saudi Arabia’s Expensive Military

Helene Cooper at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 17 hours ago

The Saudi military could not protect a prized asset — oil installations — from an attack by low-flying cruise missiles that caused a significant spike in crude oil prices.

The element of surprise is dependable.
Oil installations are not built for defense.

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After Resisting, McConnell and Senate G.O.P. Back Election Security Funding

Carl Hulse at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 17 hours ago

Stung by the “Moscow Mitch” moniker, Mitch McConnell, the majority leader, threw his weight behind an infusion of $250 million for states to bolster election security.

Some forms of election insecurity threaten legitimacy.

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Maurice Ferré, Miami’s First Hispanic Mayor, Dies at 84

Patricia Mazzei at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 18 hours ago

He led the city through a defining period of growth and tumult for 12 years. But he could ultimately not withstand its demographic transformation.

Miami is a destination without further excuse.
In that it resembles Los Vegas.

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House Approves Short-Term Spending Bill That Would Stave Off Shutdown

Emily Cochrane at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 18 hours ago

The bill, which the Senate is also expected to pass before funding lapses on Oct. 1, would extend funding for all federal government departments and agencies through Nov. 21.

Financial shutdown seems like threatening to burn down the house because the fire was out.

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Ady Barkan Won’t Let Dying Stop His Activism

Tim Arango at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 18 hours ago

Democratic presidential candidates are flocking to California to meet Mr. Barkan, who is dying of A.L.S. But the sicker he gets, the more famous he becomes.

The grave yard does not vote.  The relatives do.

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Is America’s Health Care System a Fixer-Upper or a Teardown?

Margot Sanger-Katz and Tim Enthoven at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 18 hours ago

To understand the competing Democratic health care plans, consider an elaborate home construction metaphor.

Medicine and surgery will continue.
The problem is paying for the services.
Finance is always a fixer-upper.

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‘Worse Than Anyone Expected’: Air Travel Emissions Vastly Outpace Predictions

Hiroko Tabuchi at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 18 hours ago

The findings put pressure on airline regulators to take stronger action to fight climate change as they prepare for a summit next week.

 Air Travel is not energy efficient. 
Emissions are the expected result.

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Ed Buck Faces Federal Drug Charge in Death of Man in His Home

Arit John, Laura M. Holson, Mihir Zaveri and Emily S. Rueb at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 18 hours ago

The authorities outlined a disturbing pattern in which they say that Mr. Buck traded drugs and money for sexual favors. They said there were at least 11 victims.

The suppression of vice is always popular.

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U.S. Orders Duke and U.N.C. to Recast Tone in Mideast Studies

Erica L. Green at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 19 hours ago

The Education Department is investigating a Middle East studies program run by Duke and the University of North Carolina, citing, among other issues, how Judaism is discussed.

Public education as an aspect of government is aggressively secular in the U.S.

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