Politics
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Sure, Knowledge Is Power, but Ignorance Is Underrated
We crave knowledge. Only ostriches stick their heads in the sand. Right? Well, then, how can we explain the following?…
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Nathan Hare, 91, Dies; Founded the First Black Studies Program
Seeking to bring the ideas of Black power into the classroom — and coining the term “ethnic studies” — he…
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Anthony O’Reilly, Flashy Irish Tycoon Who Led Heinz Company, Dies at 88
He found success on the rugby pitch and in boardrooms, building a media empire and boosting Heinz’s profits. He declared…
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Is Missouri About to Execute an Innocent Man?
On June 4, the Missouri Supreme Court set a September execution date for a man named Marcellus Williams. There’s a…
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The Spectacular Transformation of a Showman’s Mansion
The James A. Bailey residence at St. Nicholas Place and 150th Street in Harlem, built in 1888 for the less…
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$1.5 Million Homes in Prague
A three-bedroom loft in an revamped factory, a two-bedroom apartment in a 16th-century house, and a detached villa in a…
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Smiles Away From Home: Acts of Kindness That Saved the Trip
It can be easy to get caught up in the inevitable frustrations that travel brings. But appreciating the small things,…
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Workers Shouldn’t Have to Risk Their Lives in Heat Waves
A record-breaking heat wave is cresting across the United States, with about 100 million people under extreme heat alerts. Local…
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What J.D. Vance’s Transformation Tells Us About the Future of Democracy
Hosted by Michelle Cottle, Ross Douthat, Carlos Lozada and Lydia Polgreen Listen to and follow ‘Matter of Opinion’Apple Podcasts |…
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Trump’s Bold Vision for America: Higher Prices!
Produced by ‘The Ezra Klein Show’ Donald Trump has made inflation a central part of his campaign message. At his…