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Blinken heads to Jordan to push Gaza aid
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken headed Tuesday to Jordan where he will discuss ways to boost aid deliveries into Gaza and quietly thank the kingdom for its help during recent Iran-Israel clashes. Later in the day, Blinken will head to Israel where he will discuss the latest negotiations aimed at securing a temporary ceasefire and a release of hostages.
My Take: Our democracy is facing a 'perfect storm'
Friedrich Nietzsche once said, “In individuals insanity is rare, but in groups, parties, nations, and epochs it is the rule.” While today’s America is certainly proving the veracity of this quote, it leaves the question, “What makes once otherwise rational people succumb to this madness.” Perhaps the answer lies in the philosophical dilemma of...
Sharon Kennedy: Why Biden will lose
The chances of President Biden losing the election are becoming more likely as the felony charges against Trump increase. Don’t get excited. I haven’t crossed the aisle, and I’ll never wear a red hat, but I do tend to have a phenomenal grasp of the obvious. Every time Biden laughs at the troubles DJT brought upon himself, Trump’s base grows. That’s strike one. It’s human nature to root for the underdog even when he’s a criminal. Watch any movie where bad guys are planning to rob a bank or steal cars and you’ll cheer if they get away with it. ...
REAL ID deadline approaches. What it is, what you need to know in New York
The clock is ticking: There's just about a year in which to get an enhanced or REAL ID, for which you will need to board a flight within the U.S., or enter certain federal buildings including military bases, unless you have a passport or another federally-accepted form of identification. The deadline was extended...
Froma Harrop: Public has a right to enjoy their parks
Public parks belong to the public, right? A billionaire can’t cordon off an acre of Golden Gate Park for his private party. But can a poor person — or anyone who claims they can’t afford a home — take over public spaces where children play and families experience nature? That is the question now before the Supreme Court case, Grants Pass v. Johnson. Both Republican and Democratic politicians think the answer should be “no.” That leaves activists who support the right of “the homeless” to...
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