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Speakers' Corner Chernynkaya - June 30, 2011 15

News and opinion from around US-opolis for Thursday, June 30, 2011

Never Mind The Dangerous Insipidity of Dan Choi

Speakers' Corner Marion - June 29, 2011 52

In the 21st Century, intellect has debased itself to such a point that every action needs simplification to the nth degree, with people being willfully and patently unable to see more than one way of achieving an end.

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Speakers' Corner Chernynkaya - June 29, 2011 29

News and opinion from around US-opolis for Wednesday, June 29, 2011

The Radical Chic Pay Lip Service to the Poor

Speakers' Corner Marion - June 28, 2011 38

In yesterday's New York Times, Charles Blow, one of my favourite opinion writers, wrote a brilliant and poignantly evocative exhortation to politicians of all...

The Daily Planet, Vol. 105

Speakers' Corner Chernynkaya - June 28, 2011 2

News and opinion from around US-opolis for Tuesday, June 28, 2011

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Speakers' Corner Chernynkaya - June 27, 2011 3

News and opinion from around US-opolis for Monday, June 27, 2011

Just a Word About Marriage

Speakers' Corner Marion - June 26, 2011 5

We are the United States of Shallow Americans. We obsess over the nuance in a phrase or a word and are distracted by the...

The Professional Left and The Big Sam President

Speakers' Corner Marion - June 25, 2011 30

So I understand Keith Olbermann, the multimillionaire media egotist and ex-sportscaster who deems himself eminently qualified to comment on political affairs, whose resurrected...

Mongol

Speakers' Corner ADONAI - June 25, 2011 9

“I am the punishment of God...If you had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you.” ~Genghis Khan Temuijin...

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Speakers' Corner Chernynkaya - June 24, 2011 15

News and opinion from around US-opolis for Friday, June 24, 2011

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Pivoting From Tax Cuts to Tariffs, Trump Ignores Economic Warning Signs

The president’s economic policy approach is so far rattling markets, businesses and consumers. [...]

How China Stands in the Way of a U.S.-Vietnam Trade Deal

Among dozens of countries that were hit with steep tariffs, Vietnam was among the most publicly willing to meet the demands of the Trump administration. But China is a sticking point. [...]

Trump’s E.U. Tariff Threat Could Cause Economic Damage Beyond Europe

A 50 percent tax on European imports would hit the continent hard, hurt the U.S. economy and slow growth globally. [...]

Who Won a Seat at Trump’s Crypto Dinner?

The New York Times reviewed a guest list and social media posts to identify who was invited to President Trump’s private event for customers of his cryptocurrency business on Thursday and a White House tour on Friday. Here are some of them. [...]

Documents Show E.P.A. Wants to Erase Greenhouse Gas Limits on Power Plants

The agency plans to argue that carbon emissions from power plants do not contribute “significantly” to climate change. Scientists disagree. [...]

Karen Dunn and Other Top Lawyers Depart Paul Weiss to Start Firm

Four prominent partners are leaving a few months after Paul Weiss cut a deal with the White House to avoid an executive order that would have restricted its business. [...]

Trump Seeks Extensive Student Data in Pressure Campaign to Control Harvard

Harvard and the federal government are locked in a battle that boils down to turning over records on international students. But Harvard says it is also about the First Amendment. [...]

Universities See Trump’s Harvard Move as a Threat to Them, Too

College officials fear that President Trump may use international enrollment as leverage to demand changes on campuses elsewhere. [...]

These Are the U.S. Universities Most Dependent on International Students

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How the Trump Administration Has the Upper Hand Against Harvard

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How Kyrsten Sinema's decision makes Democrats' 2024 Senate map tighter

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema decided to shake up the political world on Friday by becoming an independent. The former Democrat is still caucusing with the party in the Senate, so the Democratic caucus still has 51 members. Now, instead of 49 Democrats and two independents within their ranks, the caucus has 48 Democrats and three independents. [...]

Meet the woman steering Biden's bipartisan winning streak on Capitol Hill

The Biden administration managed to rack up a long list of major legislative wins in its first two years despite facing one of the most closely-divided Congresses in history. From bipartisan action on infrastructure, gun safety and same-sex marriage to party-line bills tackling climate change and expanding health care coverage, it's a record President Joe Biden and Democrats on the ballot were all eager to tout on the campaign trail during the midterms. [...]

CNN Political Briefing

The political news you need to know, in 10 minutes or less. Hosted by David Chalian. [...]

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

Go beyond the soundbites and get to know some of the most interesting players in politics. [...]

Margins of Error

Look closely at almost anything and you'll find data—lots of it. But what are those numbers really saying about who we are and what we believe? Harry Enten is on a mission to find out. [...]

The notable legal clouds that continue to hang over Donald Trump

All eyes are on former President Donald Trump, who has launched another White House bid. [...]

The fine print of the Respect for Marriage Act

Let's start with the positive: Republicans and Democrats are coming together to protect same-sex marriage from the Supreme Court. [...]

Everything you need to know about Biden's student loan forgiveness program

President Joe Biden's federal student loan forgiveness program, which promises to deliver up to $20,000 of debt relief for millions of borrowers, is on hold indefinitely as legal challenges work their way through the courts. [...]

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Russia launches major aerial attack on Ukraine capital

At least 14 people were injured after Moscow fired ballistic missiles and drones at Kyiv. [...]

Israeli strike kills nine of Gaza doctor's children, hospital says

A British surgeon working in Nasser Hospital said he had operated on the doctor's surviving 11-year-old. [...]

EU calls for 'respect' after Trump threatens 50% tariffs

Trade chief Maros Sefcovic said the EU is "ready to defend" its interests after Trump threatened 50% tariffs on the bloc. [...]

Her daughter was taken and sent abroad - 44 years later, they found each other

Hundreds made damning allegations of fraud, kidnapping and trafficking about an overseas adoption programme. [...]

Hectic two weeks leaves Russia confident - and peace in Ukraine feeling no closer

On Ukraine peace talks, the Kremlin has played for time through deflections and side-steps, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg. [...]

Eighteen injured in Hamburg knife attack as woman arrested

A 39-year-old woman is understood to have acted alone with no "political motive", German police say. [...]

Rebuked by Trump but praised at home: How Ramaphosa might gain from US showdown

The calm reaction of South Africa's president to the Oval Office ambush might boost his standing at home. [...]

Chaos spreads as desperate Gazans wait for food to arrive

Lawlessness is stopping food from reaching people, while a clash at an aid convoy on Thursday night turned deadly. [...]

As Israel faces diplomatic 'tsunami', Trump is staying quiet

This has been a tumultuous week for the Jewish state, the BBC's Paul Adams writes. [...]

Robbery gang guilty of Kim Kardashian heist in Paris

The robbers have been given jail time for stealing millions of dollars' worth of jewellery belonging to the US celebrity. [...]

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Never Mind The Dangerous Insipidity of Dan Choi

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Just a Word About Marriage

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