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Georgia Republicans Pass Major Bill to Limit Voting, Sending It to Kemp
Nick Corasaniti, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 29 minutes ago
The bill, which would make Georgia the first significant battleground state
to overhaul its election system since last year’s presidential contest, has
been denounced by Democrats and voting rights groups.
Georgia will be in court.
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Bill Brock, G.O.P. National Chairman After Watergate, Dies at 90
Adam Clymer, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 32 minutes ago
Mr. Brock, who helped rebuild his party, had represented Tennessee in the
House and the Senate and went on to hold high positions in the Reagan
administration.
He did not change his party.
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Georgia House Passes Sweeping Bill to Restrict Voting
Nick Corasaniti, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
The bill’s passage in the Legislature puts Georgia on the brink of becoming
the first major battleground state to sharply limit voting access amid a
nationwide Republican push.
Georgia will be changed.
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Ford Can Be Sued in States Where Accidents Occurred, Supreme Court Rules
Adam Liptak, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
The justices unanimously rejected a plea to limit product liability suits
in state courts.
A slam dunk.
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‘Essential’ Migrant Farmworkers Risk Infection and Deportation
Kassie Bracken, Yousur Al-Hlou and Caroline Kim, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 5 hours ago
In California, undocumented farmworkers have been labeled essential by the
government and prioritized for vaccines. But public health officials face
several challenges in reaching an unprotected population.
The Farm workers are suspicious after long years of experience.
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As Biden Pushes Gun Control, A.T.F. Remains Without a Leader
Glenn Thrush, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 5 hours ago
The president, who made an emotional appeal on Tuesday for Congress to
enact gun control legislation, has not yet picked a nominee to lead the
agency.
The N.R.A. is an intensely political organization alied with the Republican party of Red states.
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Unemployment claims drop to a pandemic low as reopenings offer hope.
Nelson D. Schwartz, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 7 hours ago
The labor market appears to be making gains, even though it has lagged
behind other measures of recovery.
Employment is not yet growing rapidly.
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Why Biden May Not Be Able to Save Unions
Noam Scheiber, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 13 hours ago
Labor leaders are effusive in praising the new president, but experts worry
that he may be powerless to reverse unions’ long-term decline.
The Republican party continues to oppose unions.
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Biden May Be the Most Pro-Labor President Ever; That May Not Save Unions
Noam Scheiber, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 13 hours ago
Labor leaders are effusive in praising the new president, but experts worry
that he may be powerless to reverse unions’ long-term decline.
The Republican party continues to oppose unions.
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Offshoring Critical Industries Is So Harmful It Should Be Treason (Covid Edition)
Ian Welsh, Ian Welsh - 16 hours ago
I was impressed how fast the UK and the US were vaccinating their
population. How were they doing it, after they had been so incompetent
during the rest of the pandemic? Simple enough. Restrictions on vaccine
exports. Meanwhile: India delays big exports of AstraZeneca shot, including
to COVAX, as infections surge And then there’s this: […]
Ian Welsh has a good thought here.
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Democrats Begin Push for Biggest Expansion of Voting Since 1960s
Nicholas Fandos, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 20 hours ago
Democrats characterized the far-reaching elections overhaul as the civil
rights battle of modern times. Republicans called it a power grab that
would put their party at a permanent disadvantage.
Both the Democrats and the Republicans are correct.
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White House Weighs Executive Orders on Gun Control
Annie Karni, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 20 hours ago
A day after President Biden called on Congress to pass a new assault
weapons ban and tougher background checks, the administration was
considering steps it could take without legislation.
The right to own weapons of war is not absolute.
The U.S. must recognize this fact and act on that recognition.
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Senate Democrats Plan to Revive Obama-Era Climate Change Rule
Coral Davenport, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 21 hours ago
Democrats hope to wipe out some of the executive-branch policies enacted in
the last days of the Trump administration.
This is a proper move.
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Rachel Levine Is First Openly Transgender Official Confirmed by Senate
Sheryl Gay Stolberg, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 21 hours ago
The Senate vote, 52 to 48, followed a contentious confirmation hearing that
became a flash point in the battle over transgender rights.
The Republican party is irrational and wrong on gender.
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Kamala Harris to Lead Administration’s Migrant Response
Zolan Kanno-Youngs, Michael D. Shear and Eileen Sullivan, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 21 hours ago
The president gave the vice president a prominent role in the politically
charged issue at a time when thousands of children are being detained in
facilities along the border.
There is minimal news in this.
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Virginia Becomes First Southern State to Abolish the Death Penalty
Hailey Fuchs, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 21 hours ago
“Ending the death penalty comes down to one fundamental question, one
question: Is it fair?” said Gov. Ralph Northam, who signed the bill on
Wednesday.
It is certain there is more to consider.
Fair will suffice.
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Republicans Aim to Seize More Power Over How Elections Are Run
Nick Corasaniti, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 21 hours ago
G.O.P. lawmakers in at least eight states controlled by the party are
trying to gain broad influence over the mechanics of voting, in an effort
that could further undermine the country’s democratic norms.
Oppose these changes please.
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N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race Is Up For Grabs, Poll Suggests
Katie Glueck, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 22 hours ago
Fifty percent of likely Democratic voters still don’t know whom they want
to be the next mayor of New York, a poll found.
This is the why of elections.
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Voting Rights Bill Puts Democrats on a Crash Course With the Filibuster
Giovanni Russonello, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 23 hours ago
A debate over Senate procedure seems likely to come to a head, with a
divided Democratic Party pushing to expand voting rights and Republicans
standing firmly in the way.
Under present political conditions the filibuster rules should change.
Governance must continue.
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Republicans Fear Flawed Candidates Could Imperil Key Senate Seats
Trip Gabriel, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
Races in Missouri and Alabama, with others to come, reflect the potential
risks for a party in which loyalty to Donald Trump is the main criterion
for securing nominations.
The Republican party must change.
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