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Where Biden Is (and Isn’t) Turning Back Trump’s Israel Policies
Giovanni Russonello, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 22 minutes ago
After a sharp rightward shift by the U.S. on the issue, President Biden
must decide how far to move back to the left.
Trump did his best to leave his successor in a cleft stick.
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Supreme Court to Hear Abortion Case Challenging Roe v. Wade
Adam Liptak, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 38 minutes ago
The case, arising from a Mississippi law that bans most abortions after 15
weeks, could undermine the constitutional right established in Roe v. Wade.
Mississippi may be frustrated.
The court may be so reactionary as to be unable to deal in half measures.
Church and state must remain separated.
3
Lawsuit Accuses Montana of Infringing on Rights of Native Voters
Maggie Astor, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
The lawsuit challenges two laws that state legislators passed this year,
eliminating same-day voter registration and restricting ballot collection.
The lawsuite argues correctly in my oppinion.
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Just How Strict Will Texas Republicans’ Voting Bill Be?
Nick Corasaniti, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
As Republicans in the state move this week toward passing their major bill
of voting restrictions, questions remain about whether it will include the
most far-reaching measures that were initially proposed.
The Texas Republicans will pass the most restrictive bill they think could survive.
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Biden Is Developing a Pardon Process With a Focus on Racial Justice
Kenneth P. Vogel and Annie Karni, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
As a senator, he backed legislation that led to mass incarceration and long
drug sentences. Now his administration is signaling that he could use
clemency to address inequities.
The pardon pen may even run hot because it is that busy.
6
Inflation Fears Rise as Prices Surge for Lumber, Cars and More
Jeanna Smialek, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
Federal Reserve officials believe low and stable price expectations give
them room to heal the job market. But what if outlooks change?
The Republican party has feared inflation since the Andrew Johnson administration.
The Federal Reserve bank is properly confident.
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Child Tax Credit Payments Will Start in July
Alan Rappeport, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 3 hours ago
Hundreds of dollars per month will go to millions of American families
starting in July as part of a refundable child tax credit.
That is not too soon.
8
Maya Wiley Lands Major Endorsement From Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Katie Glueck, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago
Mr. Jeffries, New York’s top House Democrat, said he intended to engage in
significant efforts on Ms. Wiley’s behalf, including making campaign
appearances with her.
A Democrat backing a Democrat.
An innovation to Republicans.
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Ban on Non-Unanimous Verdicts Is Not Retroactive, Supreme Court Rules
Adam Liptak, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago
The 6-to-3 decision, a sequel to a ruling last year, affects thousands of
prisoners in Louisiana and Oregon.
This Supreme court is not liberal.
No one is surprised.
10
They Live in the U.S., but They’re Not Allowed to Come Home
Aishvarya Kavi, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago
Thousands of immigrants who live in the United States on temporary visas
and traveled to India in recent weeks have been stranded there under the
Biden administration’s travel ban.
California technology companies are not happy.
Their labor will cost much more.
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Joel Greenberg, Former Gaetz Confidant, Pleads Guilty and Agrees to Cooperate
Eric Adelson and Michael S. Schmidt, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago
Joel Greenberg admitted to an array of crimes, including sex trafficking a
minor.
As Joel Greenberg promised.
12
Biden Marks L.G.B.T.Q. Holiday Against Bigotry
Glenn Thrush, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago
President Biden commemorated the anniversary of the World Health
Organization’s move in 1990 to declassify “homosexuality” as a mental
disorder.
Biden is not communicating well.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NYC_Pride_March
13
Some liberals are urging Justice Breyer to retire. This is why he might resist.
Adam Liptak, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 5 hours ago
Breyer seems to be mistaken.
The court will probably be packed soon.
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Harris to Push Senators of Color to Work Closely on Voters
Katie Rogers, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 5 hours ago
Kamala Harris, the first vice president of Asian descent, will talk about
her heritage and call attention to recent hate crimes in a keynote speech.
Kamala Harris is doing her job.
15
The G.O.P. seeks to stiffen penalties for poll workers across the country.
Nick Corasaniti, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 5 hours ago
"The beatings will continue until morale improves"
Nazi camp commandent
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Joel Greenberg, Former Confidant to Matt Gaetz, Pleads Guilty
Michael S. Schmidt and Eric Adelson, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago
Mr. Greenberg is facing over 12 years in prison. As part of his plea
agreement, he needs to provide substantial help to the Justice Department’s
prosecutions of others.
This is a plea bargain.
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Rural Areas Without Fast Internet Connections Struggle to Find Workers
Ben Casselman, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 16 hours ago
Rural communities have long complained about their lack of internet access.
The pandemic and President Biden’s infrastructure plan are giving them hope
for a solution.
Lack of broad band is a big problem.
Biden is offering a fix if he can get the votes.
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How Eric Adams, Mayoral Candidate, Mixed Money and Political Ambition
Michael Rothfeld, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
Mr. Adams, the Brooklyn borough president, has called money the “enemy of
politics.” But his fund-raising has repeatedly pushed the boundaries of
campaign-finance and ethics laws.
There is little voice in politics without financial backing.
The key is ballanced financing so all the voices are heard.
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In New Vaccination Push, Biden Leans on His ‘Community Corps’
Noah Weiland, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
Frantic efforts to vaccinate people in an underserved area of Philadelphia
underscore a difficult new stage of the nation’s vaccination campaign, as
door-to-door efforts become the norm.
Getting vaccine into arms is always the ultimate goal.
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Week-end Wrap – Political Economy – May 16, 2021
Tony Wikrent, Ian Welsh - 1 day ago
Week-end Wrap – Political Economy – May 16, 2021 by Tony Wikrent Strategic
Political Economy Insider view: the tragedy of the US Deep State Pepe
Escobar [Strategic Culture Foundation, via Mike Norman Economics 5-12-2021]
“Now, Kissinger reflects the Deep State angst on the Russia-Chinese
relationship and wants this split up for dear life. This is interestingly
[…]
Read it for yourself.
There is no real news here.
Is my beliefe.
I hope Tony Wikrent is holding an extreme view.
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