April 2023 – Echo Chamber 2016

NYTimes.com: Joe Biden and the Struggle for America’s Soul rj

Joe Biden and the Struggle for America’s Soul

The contest between Biden and Trumpism is a contest between decency and its opposite.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/27/opinion/biden-trump-soul-america-election-2024.html?smid=em-share

**** NYTimes: Requiem for the Newsroom. Rj

Requiem for the Newsroom nyti.ms/40P6CDT

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**** NYTimes: Fox News Gambled, but Tucker Can Still Take Down the House. Rj

Fox News Gambled, but Tucker Can Still Take Down the House nyti.ms/3ngmscX

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NYTimes.com: Private Equity Is Gutting America — and Getting Away With It

Private Equity Is Gutting America — and Getting Away With It

Private equity firms make loads of money when their schemes succeed and lose very little when they fail.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/28/opinion/private-equity.html?smid=em-share

NYTimes.com: Matthew Desmond on America’s Addiction to Poverty

Matthew Desmond on America’s Addiction to Poverty

The Pulitzer Prize-winning sociologist examines America’s reliance on exploiting the poor.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/21/opinion/ezra-klein-podcast-matthew-desmond.html?smid=em-share

NYTimes.com: Republicans Did Something Most People Don’t Like, So They’re Changing the Rules

Republicans Did Something Most People Don’t Like, So They’re Changing the Rules

The party has opened new fronts in the war for minority rule.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/25/opinion/abortion-republicans-referendums.html?smid=em-share

NYTimes: They Wrecked Britain, and They’re Not Going Anywhere

They Wrecked Britain, and They’re Not Going Anywhere nyti.ms/3n881aS

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NYTimes: On Eve of Trial, Discovery of Carlson Texts Set Off Crisis Atop Fox

On Eve of Trial, Discovery of Carlson Texts Set Off Crisis Atop Fox nyti.ms/3Nf9pD0

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[The Washington Post] The next level of AI is approaching. Our democracy isn’t ready. Rj

The next level of AI is approaching. Our democracy isn’t ready.

www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/04/26/artificial-intelligence-democracy-danielle-allen/

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[The Washington Post] These 4 free apps can help you identify every flower, plant and tree around you

https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2023/04/25/aipowersplantidentifierapps/

********* [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 […]