Wealthy donors such as the LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman have plenty of personal reasons—billions, even—to oppose Lina Khan, @jcbeam writes. But they say they’re motivated by concern for the little guy:
Month: September 2024
NYTimes.com: The Loneliness Epidemic Has a Cure
The Loneliness Epidemic Has a Cure
There are few higher and better callings than to forge a bond with a person and provide a place where they belong.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/01/opinion/loneliness-epidemic-aei-education.html?smid=em-share
NYTimes.com: Conservatives Fighting Over Reagan’s Legacy Overlook What Made Him Successful
Conservatives Fighting Over Reagan’s Legacy Overlook What Made Him Successful
That bodes poorly for the G.O.P.’s future.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/30/opinion/ronald-reagan-legacy.html?smid=em-share
NYTimes.com: What Kamala Harris Needs to Do to Take On China
What Kamala Harris Needs to Do to Take On China
Washington cannot win “the competition for the 21st century” against Beijing by itself.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/26/opinion/kamala-harris-china.html?smid=em-share
NYTimes.com: Abraham Lincoln’s Wiliest Trick Should Be a Lesson for Biden
Abraham Lincoln’s Wiliest Trick Should Be a Lesson for Biden
A model of how a lame duck can nobly serve the nation.
*** The Supreme Court Fools Itself
“This concept of presidential immunity conjured up by the Roberts Court has made the current crisis of American democracy perpetual,” @adamserwer writes. “Until it is overturned, every president is a potential despot.”
The Post-liberal Catholics Find Their Man
J. D. Vance is just the man that the Catholic right has been waiting for, @DamonLinker writes:
NYTimes.com: Maybe We Are Asking Presidential Candidates the Wrong Questions
Maybe We Are Asking Presidential Candidates the Wrong Questions
Harris needs to talk about her theory of the presidency, not relitigate her campaign controversies.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/31/opinion/harris-cnn-interview-president.html?smid=em-share