Tag Archives: Trump

The New York Times — Thursday, Aug 29, 2024

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At Least 10 Killed as Israeli Military Steps Up West Bank Raids

Hundreds of troops entered cities in the occupied territory, targeting Palestinian militants. It was a significant escalation after months of raids that have unfolded alongside the war in Gaza.

Far From Presidential Battlegrounds, Blue States Could Decide Congress

New York and California have become unlikely focal points in the fight for control of the House, as Democrats toil to appeal to wary voters in districts won by President Biden.

Telegram Founder Charged With Wide Range of Crimes in France

Pavel Durov, who was arrested near Paris over the weekend as part of a broad investigation into criminal activity on the platform, was also barred from leaving the country.

The East Rises in Germany, and So Does Political Extremism

Closely watched elections in the former East Germany are likely to reveal a still-divided country and yield a worrying challenge to Berlin.

News: US & Allies-China Trade War, Libya Central Bank, Japan Prime Minister

The Globalist Podcast (August 28, 2024): China, the US and its allies continue imposing punitive restrictions on each other’s goods as a global trade dispute gathers steam. In the crosshairs? Everything from electric vehicles to your favourite butter.

We then cross to Libya, where a struggle for control of the country’s central bank has interrupted oil output. Plus: who will be Japan’s next prime minister?

The New York Times — Wednesday, Aug 28, 2024

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Harris and Trump Embrace Tariffs, Though Their Approaches Differ

Both Democrats and Republicans are expressing support for tariffs to protect American industry, reversing decades of trade thinking in Washington.

On the Covid ‘Off-Ramp’: No Tests, Isolation or Masks

For many, Covid is increasingly regarded like the common cold. A scratchy throat and canceled plans bring a bewildering new critique from friends: You shouldn’t have tested.

Mexico Pauses Relations With U.S. Embassy Amid Clash Over Judicial Overhaul

President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s proposed changes to the judiciary are at the center of a diplomatic fight with the United States in the last weeks of his presidency.

Doctors Saved Her Life. She Didn’t Want Them To.

When her “do not resuscitate” order was ignored, Marie Cooper found herself in a painful situation she had hoped to avoid.

Preview: The New Yorker Magazine – Sept 2, 2024

A person riding on a bicycle in warm glowing sunlight seen through some trees.

The New Yorker (August 26, 2024): The latest issue features Pascal Campion’s “The Last Rays of Summer” – Biking into the first signs of fall. By Françoise MoulyArt by Pascal Campion

Can Kamala Harris Keep Up the Excitement Through Election Day?

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At the Democratic National Convention, the sense of relief was as overwhelming as the general euphoria—but the campaign against Donald Trump has only just begun. By Jonathan Blitzer

The Death of School 10

How declining enrollment is threatening the future of American public education. By Alec MacGillis

Why Was It So Hard for the Democrats to Replace Biden?

After the President’s debate with Trump, Democratic politicians felt paralyzed. At the D.N.C., they felt giddy relief. How did they do it?

The New York Times — Sunday, August 25, 2024

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Abortion Rights, on Winning Streak, Face Biggest Test in November

Ten states have ballot measures to establish a right to abortion in their state constitutions. The pushback has already begun.

How JD Vance Found His Way to the Catholic Church

In his 30s, the Republican vice-presidential nominee read works on theology, mysticism, and political and moral philosophy. And he discovered his faith.

New Training and Tougher Rules: How Colleges Are Trying to Tame Gaza Protests

University officials are spelling out strict codes around protests. They say they are trying to be clear. Others say they are trying to suppress speech.

The DMZ Is an Unhealed Wound for Korea. It’s Also a Source of Great Honey.

The heavily fortified area separating North and South Korea is home to a biodiverse landscape and is a place of deep meaning for nearby farmers whose bees can fly freely through it.

The New York Times — Saturday, August 24, 2024

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Harris Faces Challenge of Translating Convention Joy to Fall Momentum

The newly anointed Democratic presidential nominee revived a demoralized party. But as she leaves Chicago, a bruising, closely fought contest awaits her.

The Next Generation

A single image captures the significant moment for young women in America.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Endorses Trump and Suspends His Independent Bid for President

Mr. Kennedy said he will remove his name from the ballot in battleground states, so as not to be a spoiler.

News: Harris Accepts The Democratic Nomination, Germany Aid To Ukraine

The Globalist Podcast (August 23, 2024): We examine Kamala Harris’s performance as she accepts the Democratic Party’s nomination for president.

After that: why Germany and Ukraine are at odds over future aid, a roundtable discussion of Monocle’s mobility issue and a check-in with the co-curator of the Busan Biennale. Plus: Andrew Mueller on ‘What We Learned’ this week.

The New York Times — Friday, August 23, 2024

What Drives Kamala Harris: The Art of the Possible

As she prepares to formally accept the Democratic nomination on Thursday night, what the vice president may be offering the nation is a future defined by the fine print.

They Tried to Evict Her Emotional Support Parrots. She Won $165,000.

Three pet parrots at a Manhattan apartment building irritated their neighbors, who moved to evict them and their owner. The owner took the neighbors to court and was awarded damages.

A Combat Medic’s Quest to Change Tributes to Fallen Soldiers

Iryna Tsybukh, who was killed on the front line in Ukraine, wanted to humanize the way Kyiv commemorated the war dead. She also left notes for her own funeral.

New Covid Shots Were Approved. But Who Will Get Them?

Many older Americans, including those in nursing homes, aren’t getting booster shots.

The Economist Magazine – August 24, 2024 Preview

How would she govern?

The Economist Magazine (August 22, 2024): The latest issue features How would she govern?….

Kamala Harris can beat Donald Trump. But how would she govern?

Being a politician is about more than campaigning. More policy detail is needed

Our presidential-election forecast model

We relaunch our presidential-election model for a transformed race

New nuclear threats

The superpower faces more adversaries, new technologies and less-confident allies

What Ukraine can gain in Kursk

The country’s forces should be careful not to overreach

Does the brain learn like AI?

The challenge for neuroscientists is how to test them

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Opinion & Politics: Reason Magazine – September 2024

REASON MAGAZINE (August 22, 2024)The latest issue features ‘Only The Best People’ – Project 2025 is no match for MAGA dysfunction…

An Over-Orchestrated Rebellion: Dispatch From the DNC

An anticlimactic protest in Chicago reveals a tired approach to modern activism.

Nancy Rommelmann

How Does the Democratic Party Actually Feel About Billionaires?

Sen. Bernie Sanders calls them “oligarchs,” while Gov. J.B. Pritzker gets cheers when touting his own billionaire status.

Joe Lancaster