Feb 22, 2018
‘Fix it’: Students and parents tell Trump he needs to address gun violence at schools - The Washington Post
‘Fix it’: Students and parents tell Trump he needs to address gun violence at schools - The Washington Post: The 70-minute listening session with students, parents and teachers was a remarkable event with participants’ raw emotions often on display.
Feb 21, 2018
Trump's First Year as President Saw Surge in White Groups | Time
Trump's First Year as President Saw Surge in White Groups | Time: President Donald Trump's first year in office was marked by an increase in both white supremacist groups, according to a new report
The huge questions about Melania Trump’s immigration history nobody will answer - The Washington Post
The huge questions about Melania Trump’s immigration history nobody will answer - The Washington Post: Her parents very likely benefited from something President Trump wants to eliminate. And there are lingering questions about her own past status.
Come the Recession, Don’t Count on That Safety Net - The New York Times
Come the Recession, Don’t Count on That Safety Net - The New York Times: Republicans seek a leaner welfare system tying government benefits to hard work. But such benefits are worthless when there is no work to be had.
Tax Overhaul Gains Public Support, Buoying Republicans - The New York Times
Tax Overhaul Gains Public Support, Buoying Republicans - The New York Times: The upturn follows an aggressive advertising campaign by the party and coincides with an eroding Democratic lead in polls gauging midterm election prospects.
Sexual Misconduct Spurs New Elections: The #MeToo Races - The New York Times
Sexual Misconduct Spurs New Elections: The #MeToo Races - The New York Times: Nearly a dozen special elections are being held in 2018 to fill vacancies left by lawmakers accused of sexual harassment or misconduct.
Kushner Resists Losing Access as Kelly Tackles Security Clearance Issues - The New York Times
Kushner Resists Losing Access as Kelly Tackles Security Clearance Issues - The New York Times: Jared Kushner, frustrated about the issue and concerned that Mr. Kelly has targeted him personally with the directive, has told colleagues that he is reluctant to give up his high-level access.
Trump, citing ‘evil massacre’ in Florida, starts talking about gun control - The Washington Post
Trump, citing ‘evil massacre’ in Florida, starts talking about gun control - The Washington Post: The president has yet to cross the NRA, but has privately discussed ideas that could put him at odds with the gun-rights group.
Feb 20, 2018
Clarence Thomas Sexual Harassment Accuser Wants Him Impeached
Clarence Thomas Sexual Harassment Accuser Wants Him Impeached: Angela Wright-Shannon accused Supreme Court Justice Clarence
Thomas of sexual harassment in the 1980s, and now in a scathing op-ed, she’s
calling for his impeachment from the bench.
Thomas of sexual harassment in the 1980s, and now in a scathing op-ed, she’s
calling for his impeachment from the bench.
Supreme Court lets California gun control laws stand - CNNPolitics
Supreme Court lets California gun control laws stand - CNNPolitics: The Supreme Court maintained its reluctance to dive back into the debate concerning the scope of the 2nd Amendment.
Mueller charges lawyer with lying about interaction with Rick Gates - CNNPolitics
Mueller charges lawyer with lying about interaction with Rick Gates - CNNPolitics: Special counsel Robert Mueller has charged a lawyer with allegedly lying to investigators about covering up his discussions about Ukraine with former Trump campaign aide Rick Gates and another person in September 2016, while the Trump campaign operation was in full swing.
The C.E.O. Who Stood Up to President Trump: Ken Frazier Speaks Out - The New York Times
The C.E.O. Who Stood Up to President Trump: Ken Frazier Speaks Out - The New York Times: The head of Merck quit Mr. Trump’s business council after racial violence in Virginia, saying “as a matter of my own personal conscience, I could not remain.”
After Florida School Shooting, Russian ‘Bot’ Army Pounced - The New York Times
After Florida School Shooting, Russian ‘Bot’ Army Pounced - The New York Times: Twitter accounts suspected of having links to Russia were focused on Robert Mueller. But after news broke about the shooting, they quickly changed their focus.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court draws ‘much more competitive’ district map to overturn Republican gerrymander - The Washington Post
Pennsylvania Supreme Court draws ‘much more competitive’ district map to overturn Republican gerrymander - The Washington Post: Elections experts say the new maps are “fairer,” “more compact” and “much more competitive.”
Trump knows that everyone has a price - The Washington Post
Trump knows that everyone has a price - The Washington Post: From alleged mistresses to religious leaders.
The political playbook for 2018: Get angry, then get elected - The Washington Post
The political playbook for 2018: Get angry, then get elected - The Washington Post: A former Miss America who was maligned by pageant officials is one of many candidates inspired from a place of outrage.
Trump accuser keeps telling her story, hoping someone will finally listen - The Washington Post
Trump accuser keeps telling her story, hoping someone will finally listen - The Washington Post: Rachel Crooks, one of “The Nineteen,” also has to keep asking herself: Will it ever make a difference?
Feb 19, 2018
Vietnam’s Internet is in trouble - The Washington Post
Vietnam’s Internet is in trouble - The Washington Post: Vietnam is stifling free speech in the name of fighting "fake news."
Why A.I. Researchers at Google Got Desks Next to the Boss - The New York Times
Why A.I. Researchers at Google Got Desks Next to the Boss - The New York Times: At Google, Facebook and other tech companies, executives are making statements about priorities with their seating charts.
A Director’s Apology Adds Momentum to South Korea’s #MeToo Movement - The New York Times
A Director’s Apology Adds Momentum to South Korea’s #MeToo Movement - The New York Times: “I am ready to take all punishment, including legal responsibilities for my crimes,” said Lee Youn-taek, a prominent theater director accused of sexual harassment.
In the fight over net neutrality, librarians call for action | AL.com
In the fight over net neutrality, librarians call for action | AL.com: Free and fast internet "gets to the core of librarianship, freedom of information and literacy."
Singapore Plans to Boost Goods and Services Tax to 9% - Bloomberg
Singapore Plans to Boost Goods and Services Tax to 9% - Bloomberg: Singapore Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat announced a range of tax increases in his budget, including a 2 percentage-point hike in the goods and services levy, to prepare for fiscal pressures that will come with a rapidly aging population.
Mueller's interest in Kushner grows to include foreign financing efforts - CNNPolitics
Mueller's interest in Kushner grows to include foreign financing efforts - CNNPolitics: Mueller's interest in Kushner has grown to include his efforts to secure financing for his company from foreign investors during the presidential transition
Trump ranks as worst president in poll of scholars - CBS News
Trump ranks as worst president in poll of scholars - CBS News: A survey of 170 president scholars placed President Trump in last place for overall presidential "greatness"
Trump Adds Cautious Support to Changes to Background Checks for Gun Buyers - The New York Times
Trump Adds Cautious Support to Changes to Background Checks for Gun Buyers - The New York Times: The White House press secretary said that Mr. Trump had spoken to Senator John Cornyn, Republican of Texas, about legislation he helped introduce to revamp background checks.
5 Rights Islam Gave Women Before Western Feminism Did
5 Rights Islam Gave Women Before Western Feminism Did: Muslim Women's Rights in Islam
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