January 2019 – Echo Chamber 2016

NYTimes: The ‘Rotten Equilibrium’ of Republican Politics

The ‘Rotten Equilibrium’ of Republican Politics nyti.ms/2SeaQFF

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NYTimes: Elizabeth Warren Does Teddy Roosevelt

Elizabeth Warren Does Teddy Roosevelt nyti.ms/2HBTn67

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NYTimes: Warning! Everything Is Going Deep: ‘The Age of Surveillance Capitalism’

Warning! Everything Is Going Deep: ‘The Age of Surveillance Capitalism’ nyti.ms/2Sc1daO

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NYTimes: The Loneliness of the Moderate Democrat

The Loneliness of the Moderate Democrat nyti.ms/2SdLUy2

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NYTimes: The Real Wall Isn’t at the Border

The Real Wall Isn’t at the Border nyti.ms/2S859ZV

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NYTimes: Steve Jobs Never Wanted Us to Use Our iPhones Like This

Steve Jobs Never Wanted Us to Use Our iPhones Like This nyti.ms/2S4QBdE

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NYTimes: The Green Book’s Black History

The Green Book’s Black History nyti.ms/2HyTqj4

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NYTimes: Your Loyalties Are Your Life

Your Loyalties Are Your Life nyti.ms/2S1yaXn

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NYTimes: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Is Leading and Following at the Same Time

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Is Leading and Following at the Same Time nyti.ms/2S1OKGn

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NYTimes: Mitch McConnell Got Everything He Wanted. But at What Cost?

Mitch McConnell Got Everything He Wanted. But at What Cost? nyti.ms/2RTTkGT

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********* [The Washington Post] For some Latinos, ‘prosperity gospel’ led them to Trump
For some Latinos, ‘prosperity gospel’ led them to Trump https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/12/24/trump-latino-voters-prosperity-gospel-pennsylvania/ Sent from my U.S.Cellular© Smartphone Get Outlook for Android
******** Philosopher Michael Sandel on What Trump’s Win Says About American Society | Amanpour and Company
https://youtu.be/Um017R5Kr3A?si=nqtbWCADyNsI9L0K To make sense of the election, we must first understand the discontent that gave Donald Trump the victory. This is the theory of Harvard professor and political philosopher Michael Sandel. He joins the show to discuss the polarization that fueled Trump’s campaign, and the failure of the Democrats to present themselves as the party […]
[The Washington Post] This photo on the National Mall captivated the country decades ago. The real story behind it remained a mystery — until now.
In 1974, a group of friends met the unthinkable with a lavish celebration. The real story behind a photo that captured the moment remained a mystery until now. https://wapo.st/3P9Pg0Y
The Crisis Neither Party Is Equipped to Handle
America’s education system is in trouble again, @SykesCharlie writes in The Atlantic Daily. But neither Republicans nor Democrats are up for the challenge of enforcing change. https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2024/12/the-crisis-neither-party-is-equipped-to-handle/680966/?gift=yGKGqaI9BMfIDuch_TrGYeK42cS3cfB3rOAlP9DbSGI&utm_source=email&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=social
**** NYTimes.com: The Great Capitulation
The Great Capitulation Powerful Americans have lost the will to resist Trump. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/16/opinion/trump-tech-leaders-support.html?smid=em-share
NYTimes.com: What if Trump Doesn’t Need to Keep Any of His Promises?
What if Trump Doesn’t Need to Keep Any of His Promises? For the 47th president, illusion is the new accountability. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/19/opinion/donald-trump-promises.html?smid=em-share
NYTimes.com: The Great Capitulation
The Great Capitulation Powerful Americans have lost the will to resist Trump. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/16/opinion/trump-tech-leaders-support.html?unlocked_article_code=1.ik4.wuXx.BKJOQJDXHsD9&smid=em-share
**** How Liberal America Came to Its Senses
“I believe that the illiberal-left movement has not merely declined,” @jonathanchait writes. “It is dead, or at least barely breathing. When was the last time you saw a social-media mob have any effect outside social media?” https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/12/cancel-culture-illiberalism-dead/681031/?gift=yGKGqaI9BMfIDuch_TrGYUBta63k4PYnoBSgsC9QTqc&utm_source=email&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=social
******* NYTimes: Paul Krugman: After 25 Years, My Parting Words to Readers
Paul Krugman: After 25 Years, My Parting Words to Readers www.nytimes.com/2024/12/17/opinion/paul-krugman-retirement-column.html?smid=nytcore-android-share
********** How to Navigate the Era of Trump
Many friends, @EliotACohen has found, are despondent over Trump’s victory. “I respect their points of view but have decided to look elsewhere for advice, and so have turned to a different set of friends—those sitting on my bookshelves.” https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2024/12/navigate-trump-era-guide/681020/?gift=yGKGqaI9BMfIDuch_TrGYR6QfO0tV08jWciZW3fL5QM&utm_source=email&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=social For that, something more spiritual is indicated, and I find it in the Library of America […]