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After Dramatic Walkout, a New Fight Looms Over Voting Rights in Texas
Dave Montgomery and Nick Corasaniti, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
After killing a Republican-sponsored bill to restrict voting in the state,
Democrats vowed to oppose any efforts to revive it. Republicans pledged to
pass it in a special legislative session.
A temporary setback for Republicans.
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‘We’re Free Because They Were Brave’
The New York Times, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago
Memorial Day had a special significance a year after many ceremonies
honoring the nation’s fallen were canceled because of the pandemic.
Recent actions have not been existential.
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Biden Aims to Rebuild and Expand Legal Immigration
Michael D. Shear and Zolan Kanno-Youngs, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 11 hours ago
Documents obtained by The New York Times show far-reaching efforts by
President Biden to remake the immigration system and undo much of his
predecessor’s legacy.
It is part of why Biden was elected.
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As Harvard Case Looms at Supreme Court, Study Tests Value of Diversity
Adam Liptak, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 11 hours ago
After prestigious law reviews adopted diversity policies for choosing
student editors, researchers found, the articles they published were cited
more often.
This court is not in favor of diversity.
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Texas Voting Bill Nears Passage as Republicans Advance It
Nick Corasaniti, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 12 hours ago
Democrats in the Legislature pledged an all-out fight to try to stall the
bill, which contains some of the strictest voting provisions in the
country, and prevent it from passing by a midnight deadline.
A special session will be required.
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Texas Democrats Stymie GOP Voting Bill, for Now
Nick Corasaniti, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 13 hours ago
Republicans hit a significant stumbling block in their push to enact some
of the strictest voting laws in the nation. But they could yet pass the
measures through a special session of the Legislature.
A special session will be required.
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Texas Democrats Stymie G.O.P. Voting Bill, for Now
Nick Corasaniti, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 13 hours ago
Republicans hit a significant stumbling block in their push to enact some
of the strictest voting laws in the nation. But they could yet pass the
measures through a special session of the Legislature.
A special session will be required.
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Key Question in NYC Mayoral Race: Who Will Get Latino New Yorkers’ Votes?
Katie Glueck, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 16 hours ago
Hispanic voters, who may account for a fifth of turnout, are considered to
be up for grabs.
The hispanic voters think.
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Key Question in Mayoral Race: Who Will Get Latino New Yorkers’ Votes?
Katie Glueck, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 16 hours ago
Hispanic voters, who may account for a fifth of turnout, are considered to
be up for grabs.
The hispanic voters think.
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How We’re Making Sure Covid Goes Chronic
Ian Welsh, Ian Welsh - 22 hours ago
So, you may all recall, for much of the first 8 months or so of the
pandemic people would natter on about how “viruses always become less
deadly.” I never bought that. You may have noticed that Covid variants are
not less deadly, but more. I was wondering about this the other day, and
got […]
Ian Welsh is a quick study.
He has the right answer.
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Biden’s Budget Has Racial Equity Efforts Baked In
Michael D. Shear, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
The budget, which was released on Friday, includes tens of billions of
dollars worth of programs intended to bolster the fortunes of people of
color and other historically underserved groups.
Biden was elected to do this job.
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Week-end Wrap – Political Economy – May 30, 2021
Tony Wikrent, Ian Welsh - 1 day ago
Week-end Wrap – Political Economy – May 30, 2021 by Tony Wikrent Strategic
Political Economy Long Slide Looms for World Population, With Sweeping
Ramifications [NYT, via Naked Capitalism 5-23-2021] “1 big thing: The state
of the world, according to me” Dion Rabouin [Axios, via Naked Capitalism
Water Cooler 5-27-21] I find this very interesting because Rabouin […]
Alvin Toffler was correct.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alvin_Toffler
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Texas Senate Passes One of the Nation’s Strictest Voting Bills
Nick Corasaniti, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
The Republican-led bill, which would toughen already stringent voting rules
in Texas, is likely to pass the State House. Gov. Greg Abbott is expected
to sign it.
Greg Abbot is frustrated.
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Air Force Tries Virtual Reality to Stem Suicide and Sexual Assault
Jennifer Steinhauer, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 days ago
Officials are hoping that an immersive virtual reality experience aimed at
getting airmen to intervene will succeed where years of traditional
training have failed.
Do what works.
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Foster Friess, Big Donor to Republicans, Dies at 81
Neil Genzlinger, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 days ago
A conservative Christian and wealthy businessman, he gave millions to Rick
Santorum and Donald Trump in their presidential bids.
The Heritage Foundation has lost a frustrated supporter.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Heritage_Foundation
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The D.N.C. Didn’t Get Hacked in 2020. Here’s Why.
Nicole Perlroth, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 days ago
A devastating email breach of the D.N.C. roiled Democrats in the final
months of 2016. An unassuming security official made it his mission to
prevent a recurrence.
The D.N.C. has been there and learned from the experience.
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Open Thread
Ian Welsh, Ian Welsh - 2 days ago
Use the comments to discuss topics unrelated to recent posts.
Negotiation comes first.
Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
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Foster Friess, Big Donor to Republicans, Dies at 81
Neil Genzlinger, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 days ago
A conservative Christian and wealthy businessman, he gave millions to Rick
Santorum and Donald Trump in their presidential bids.
The Heritage Foundation has lost a frustrated supporter.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Heritage_Foundation
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Biden Banks on $3.6 Trillion Tax Hike on the Rich and Corporations
Alan Rappeport, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 days ago
The White House is proposing substantial increases in personal income tax
rates for those earning about a half-million dollars and higher tax rates
on large corporations.
Biden will mortgage the future.
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Biden Banks on $3.6 Trillion Tax Hike on the Rich and Corporations
Alan Rappeport, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 3 days ago
The White House is proposing substantial increases in personal income tax
rates for those earning about a half-million dollars and higher tax rates
on large corporations.
Biden will mortgage the future.
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