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Trump as You’ve Never Seen Him Before
Steven Lee Myers, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago
A furniture maker and decorator in China created a stir — and inspired
copycats — by casting a ceramic sculpture of the former president in a
meditative pose that evokes the Buddha.
I would like one of the knockoffs
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In Nevada, Unemployed Workers Wait for Aid That Will Still Not Be Enough
Jennifer Medina, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago
Stimulus checks may be on their way, but those struggling to get by worry
that the money will soon be gone. “Every morning I wake up thinking about
where my help is going to come from,” one woman said.
A tourist economy is unlivable in times of lockdown.
Boom and bust causes ghost towns.
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Need Health Insurance? A Guide to New Options Under the Stimulus.
Margot Sanger-Katz, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago
There is more financial assistance for more people seeking coverage. And
many people who are already covered can get discounts, too, if they sign up.
I am on Medicare.
Luckily It is almost enough.
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On First Day, Garland Vows to Restore Justice Dept. Independence
Katie Benner, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 9 hours ago
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland was sworn in and briefed on the
department’s investigation into the Capitol riot.
Garland talks a good game. Results are eargarly awaited.
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Gun Control: What's in the Bill The House Passed?
Catie Edmondson, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 9 hours ago
The legislation has broad support among voters, but is expected to join a
growing list of progressive priorities languishing in the Senate amid
Republican opposition.
Any gun control will get no support from Rebublicans.
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The Lessons of One of the Worst Years in American Life
David E. Sanger, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 9 hours ago
President Donald J. Trump lost his job in large part for mishandling a
crisis he at first denied. President Biden knows his legacy depends on
bringing the catastrophe to a swift conclusion.
Biden is doing the proper things.
The deep state is allowed to do its job.
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Colonization, Conquest and Our Unconscious Civilization
Ian Welsh, Ian Welsh - 11 hours ago
Let’s start with this little video of the spread of China over time. Looks
like the Han conquered a lot of other people. They then imposed their
culture, their writing, and over time, their language on those people.
Here’s the rule: any people who get a significant military advantage, use
it to conquer. They may […]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cain_and_Abel
Creation conquors gathering eventually.
It is better for individuals not to be gathered.
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Biden Tells Nation There Is Hope After a Devastating Year
Katie Rogers, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 11 hours ago
In his first prime-time address from the White House, the president said
that he would order states to make all adults eligible for the vaccine by
May 1 and that a return to normalcy was possible by July 4.
The US needs imediate hope.
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In Lady Bird Johnson’s Secret Diaries, a Despairing President and a Crucial Spouse
Peter Baker, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 11 hours ago
A new book reveals how the former first lady not only provided a spouse’s
emotional ballast but also served as an unrivaled counselor who helped
persuade Lyndon B. Johnson to stay in office.
School, the draft, and the girl took my attention in the sixties.
10
Congress Clears $1.9 Trillion Aid Bill, Sending It to Biden
Emily Cochrane, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 13 hours ago
The sweeping legislation had no support from Republican lawmakers, who
called it bloated and unaffordable. It will deliver emergency aid and
broader assistance to low- and middle-income Americans.
Passed on a party line vote under reconcilliation.
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The Fight Is On to Define the Pandemic Aid Bill
Carl Hulse, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 14 hours ago
Democrats have embraced the scope and cost of the stimulus measure, daring
Republicans to campaign against the myriad benefits it delivers for their
constituents.
The Democrats are doing what they can without Republican support.
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The U.S. Is Sitting on Tens of Millions of Vaccine Doses the World Needs
Noah Weiland and Rebecca Robbins, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 14 hours ago
Those tens of millions of doses from AstraZeneca are waiting for trial
results, while countries that authorized the vaccine beg to have them.
Trump would have had it no other way.
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/03/13/world/covid-19-coronavirus
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Can Democrats Still Count on the Grass-Roots?
Giovanni Russonello, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 14 hours ago
An internal study by Democratic consultants found that some small-dollar
donors plan to cut back on giving.
At this time the true emergency seems to be in background. It is not.
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When Your West Wing Job Is Really, Really Far From the Oval Office
Annie Karni, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 19 hours ago
Because of the pandemic, some Biden administration officials continue to
work from homes a long way from Washington. They see advantages in being
outside the bubble.
Covid-19 is prevalent everywhere.
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Facing Pressure, Biden Administration Scrambles to Shelter Migrant Children
Zolan Kanno-Youngs and Catie Edmondson, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
The White House also revived an Obama-era policy that allows Central
American children to apply for admission to the U.S. from their home
country.
ICE and Homeland Security are reluctant to give up power.
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Where Fitness Is the Job, Army Struggles to Be a Fair Boss With Female Troops
Jennifer Steinhauer, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
As the Army revises its physical test and otherwise rethinks fitness, it
faces difficult questions: Do current requirements penalize women? Do they
overshadow expertise and intellectual preparation?
All the troops are not the same. They never have been.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troop
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soldier
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Impasse Over Iran Nuclear Talks Sets Off International Scramble to Save Accord
Lara Jakes, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
The Biden administration is caught between critics in Congress and allies
in Europe over returning to an accord to limit Iran’s nuclear ambitions
without bending to Tehran’s demands for financial relief.
I will be happy with fewer nuclear weapons in the world.
Diplomaticly.
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Biden, Champion of Middle Class, Comes to Aid the Poor
Michael D. Shear, Carl Hulse and Jonathan Martin, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
President Biden’s new role as a crusader for Americans in poverty is an
evolution for a politician who has focused on the working class and his
Senate work on the judiciary and foreign relations.
The middle class can be poor.
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What Does $1.9 Trillion Buy?
Giovanni Russonello, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
President Biden’s much-anticipated stimulus bill is on the verge of
becoming law. Here is what’s actually in it.
As much as was politically possible.
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U.S. Allows Indoor Visits in Nursing Homes. Here’s What to Know.
Noah Weiland, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
The recommendations are the first revision to the federal government’s
nursing home guidance since September.
The spread of Covid-19 has become general. Nursing home visits do not add to the risk.
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Colonization, Conquest and Our Unconscious Civilization
Ian Welsh, Ian Welsh - 1 hour ago
Let’s start with this little video of the spread of China over time. Looks
like the Han conquered a lot of other people. They then imposed their
culture, their writing, and over time, their language on those people.
Here’s the rule: any people who get a significant military advantage, use
it to conquer. They may […]
This knowledge should be taught everywhere.
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Biden Tells Nation There Is Hope After a Devastating Year
Katie Rogers, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
In his first prime-time address from the White House, the president said
that he would order states to make all adults eligible for the vaccine by
May 1 and that a return to normalcy was possible by July 4.
Nations need to know.
3
In Lady Bird Johnson’s Secret Diaries, a Despairing President and a Crucial Spouse
Peter Baker, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
A new book reveals how the former first lady not only provided a spouse’s
emotional ballast but also served as an unrivaled counselor who helped
persuade Lyndon B. Johnson to stay in office.
Claudia Alta Taylor was politically ambitious in a misogynist culture.
Texas has not recovered.
4
Biden Plans Messaging Blitz to Sell Economic Aid Plan
Jim Tankersley and Michael D. Shear, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
Drawing on a lesson from early in the Obama administration, the White House
wants to tell voters how the legislation will help them and keep
Republicans from defining it on their terms.
The voters need to know.
5
The Lessons of One of the Worst Years in American Life
David E. Sanger, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
President Donald J. Trump lost his job in large part for mishandling a
crisis he at first denied. President Biden knows his legacy depends on
bringing the catastrophe to a swift conclusion.
The American public does not learn for genrations after an event.
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Congress Clears $1.9 Trillion Aid Bill, Sending It to Biden
Emily Cochrane, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 3 hours ago
The sweeping legislation had no support from Republican lawmakers, who
called it bloated and unaffordable. It will deliver emergency aid and
broader assistance to low- and middle-income Americans.
Biden "said he looked forward to signing what he called a “historic piece of legislation” on Friday at the White House."
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The Fight Is On to Define the Pandemic Aid Bill
Carl Hulse, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago
Democrats have embraced the scope and cost of the stimulus measure, daring
Republicans to campaign against the myriad benefits it delivers for their
constituents.
This fight will continue for years.
8
The U.S. Is Sitting on Tens of Millions of Vaccine Doses the World Needs
Noah Weiland and Rebecca Robbins, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago
Those tens of millions of doses from AstraZeneca are waiting for trial
results, while countries that authorized the vaccine beg to have them.
Operation warp speed was created by the Trump administration.
9
Can Democrats Still Count on the Grass-Roots?
Giovanni Russonello, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago
An internal study by Democratic consultants found that some small-dollar
donors plan to cut back on giving.
The pressure from The Koch Brothers organization has slacked off for the moment.
10
On First Day, Garland Vows to Restore Justice Dept. Independence
Katie Benner, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland was sworn in and briefed on the
department’s investigation into the Capitol riot.
I expect real results.
11
Gun Control: What's in the Bill The House Passed?
Catie Edmondson, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 7 hours ago
The legislation has broad support among voters, but is expected to join a
growing list of progressive priorities languishing in the Senate amid
Republican opposition.
This legislation will not pass the senate.
12
When Your West Wing Job Is Really, Really Far From the Oval Office
Annie Karni, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 9 hours ago
Because of the pandemic, some Biden administration officials continue to
work from homes a long way from Washington. They see advantages in being
outside the bubble.
13
Facing Pressure, Biden Administration Scrambles to Shelter Migrant Children
Zolan Kanno-Youngs and Catie Edmondson, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 15 hours ago
The White House also revived an Obama-era policy that allows Central
American children to apply for admission to the U.S. from their home
country.
The Trump administration intentionally left no planning. Another trap for Biden.
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Where Fitness Is the Job, Army Struggles to Be a Fair Boss With Female Troops
Jennifer Steinhauer, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 18 hours ago
As the Army revises its physical test and otherwise rethinks fitness, it
faces difficult questions: Do current requirements penalize women? Do they
overshadow expertise and intellectual preparation?
The job of the military is winning.
Winning requires all forms of ability.
15
Impasse Over Iran Nuclear Talks Sets Off International Scramble to Save Accord
Lara Jakes, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 18 hours ago
The Biden administration is caught between critics in Congress and allies
in Europe over returning to an accord to limit Iran’s nuclear ambitions
without bending to Tehran’s demands for financial relief.
Fewer nuclear weapons in the world by diplomacy is a good idea.
16
Biden, Champion of Middle Class, Comes to Aid the Poor
Michael D. Shear, Carl Hulse and Jonathan Martin, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 20 hours ago
President Biden’s new role as a crusader for Americans in poverty is an
evolution for a politician who has focused on the working class and his
Senate work on the judiciary and foreign relations.
The Middle class are the comfortable poor.
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What Does $1.9 Trillion Buy?
Giovanni Russonello, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
President Biden’s much-anticipated stimulus bill is on the verge of
becoming law. Here is what’s actually in it.
It will buy not quite enough.
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Blinken Will Meet Chinese Officials After Asia Tour Next Week
Michael Crowley, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
In his first foreign trip, the secretary of state will visit Japan and
South Korea before the first in-person diplomatic encounter between the
United States and China in several months.
The Chinese respond well to rational discussions.
The State Department has not been allowed to have them during four years.
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U.S. Allows Indoor Visits in Nursing Homes. Here’s What to Know.
Noah Weiland, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
The recommendations are the first revision to the federal government’s
nursing home guidance since September.
Conditions have changed.
Indoor visits will not increase risks.
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Senate Confirms Biden’s Pick to Lead E.P.A.
Lisa Friedman, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
Michael S. Regan has said he intends to act aggressively in carrying out
the pre
The Democrats have a bare majority.
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