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Doomstead Diner Daily 2/11
« Reply #615 on: February 11, 2020, 06:50:19 am »

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New York suit says Trump travel restrictions are unconstitutional

politico.com - “No one should ever use our national security as a political weapon, let alone the commander in chief,” James told reporters at her lower Manhattan office shortly after filing the suit. “The presiden…

Justice Dept. sues ‘sanctuary’ jurisdictions in new crackdown over immigration enforcement

washingtonpost.com - Attorney General William P. Barr announced Monday that the Justice Department would sue two so-called “sanctuary” jurisdictions — including the state of New Jersey — over policies that he sees as ove…

Trump barges in on Democratic primary races, seeking to steal the spotlight

washingtonpost.com - Supporters of President Trump stand outside SNHU Arena during the 61st Annual McIntyre-Shaheen 100 Club Dinner on Saturday in Manchester, N.H. (Salwan Georges/The Washington Post) By Robert Costa, cl…

WSJ News Exclusive | White House to Reduce Budget Request for Border Wall

wsj.com - WASHINGTON—The Trump administration plans to request $2 billion in new funding for border-wall construction, significantly less than the amount it sought last year, in the budget proposal set for rel…

Coronavirus live updates: Ambulances wait to take patients off virus-ravaged cruise ship

washingtonpost.com - The Diamond Princess, where 135 passengers and crew have tested positive for coronavirus, at Yokohama port in Japan on Tuesday. (Issei Kato/Reuters) By Simon Denyer close Simon Denyer Tokyo bureau ch…

'Come back soon': coronavirus wreaks havoc on global tourism hotspots

theguardian.com - Most February evenings, it’s a struggle to push through the crowds to get to Yanakawee Srialam’s souvenir stall in Bangkok’s Ratchada Train night market. It’s peak tourism season and the market’s all…

Coronavirus Updates: Virus Is Said to Spread Through Apartment Building’s Pipes

nytimes.com - Until now, only two others have been dismissed in connection with the outbreak: two officials from Huajiahe, a township about a two-hour drive west of Wuhan. They were ousted after a disabled teenage…

The global spread of the coronavirus: Where is it?

news.yahoo.com - As part of efforts to fight the new coronavirus, a worker wearing a protective suit disinfects the stair handrail of a business in the Chinese city of Shanghai (AFP Photo/NOEL CELIS) The new coronavi…

3 ways coronavirus will affect the US economy – and 1 silver lining

theconversation.com - As the new coronavirus spreads around the world, and confirmed cases and deaths mount, economists are increasingly concerned about the impact on the U.S. economy. In a recent report to Congress, the …

Counting the cost of Australia’s summer of dread

theguardian.com - On 7 January Charlotte O’Dwyer, the 19-month-old daughter of volunteer firefighter Andrew O’Dwyer, held her father’s helmet over her head as the New South Wales Rural Fire Service commissioner, Shane…

Opinion | Chinese Hacking Is Alarming. So Are Data Brokers.

nytimes.com - Equifax is eager to play the hapless victim in all this. Don’t believe it. In a statement praising the Justice Department, Equifax’s chief executive, Mark Begor, deflected responsibility, highlightin…

Roger Stone deserves 7 to 9 years prison for lying to Congress in Russia probe, U.S. says in sentencing recommendation for Trump confidant

washingtonpost.com - Roger Stone, former adviser to Donald Trump's presidential campaign, is set to be sentenced on Feb. 20. (Alex Wroblewski/Bloomberg News) By Spencer S. Hsu, close Spencer S. Hsu Investigative reporter…

How the Supreme Court Could Gut Reproductive Rights Without Ruling on a Single Abortion Restriction

theintercept.com - Julie Bindeman’s first pregnancy went so smoothly, and she and her husband were so enamored with their newborn son, that the couple decided to try for a second child as soon as possible. They conceiv…

Journalist Abby Martin Sues State of Georgia Over Law Requiring Pledge of Allegiance to Israel

mintpressnews.com - After refusing to sign a pledge of allegiance to the state of Israel, the state of Georgia shut down a media literacy conference featuring journalist and filmmaker Abby Martin at Georgia Southern Uni…

Real pay data show Trump's 'blue collar boom' is more of a bust for US workers, in 3 charts

theconversation.com - If you thought workers’ hourly pay was finally rising, think again. At first glance, the latest data – which came out on Feb. 7 – look pretty good. They show nominal hourly earnings rose 3.1% in Janu…

At least 15 refugees drown after boat sinks off Bangladesh

news.yahoo.com - Rickety boats packed with refugees frequently run into trouble while trying to reach Malaysia and need rescuing by fishermen or Bangladeshi border guards (AFP Photo/STRINGER) Cox's Bazar (Bangladesh)…

Michael Bloomberg blocks footage of Aspen Institute appearance

aspentimes.com - Michael Bloomberg representatives have asked the Aspen Institute not to distribute footage of his recent appearance in Aspen, where the three-term New York City mayor made pointed comments concerning…

Of Two Minds - China's Fatal Dilemma

oftwominds.com - Ending the limited quarantine and falsely proclaiming China safe for visitors and business travelers will only re-introduce the virus to workplaces and infect foreigners. China faces an inescapably f…

'Consistent With a Mass Extinction': New Study Warns Climate Chaos Driving Rapid Decline of Bumblebees

commondreams.org - The rising frequency of extremely hot temperatures tied to human-caused global heating is creating "climate chaos" that drives widespread declines of bumblebees, some of the planet's most important p…

Did Washington use a false pretext for its bloody escalation in Iraq?

thegrayzone.com - This originally appeared at Just World Books In a key piece of actual extensive, on-the-ground reporting, the New York Times’sAlissa Rubin has raised serious questions about the official US account o…

Trump Said China Doesn't Have a Drug Problem. The Data Tells A Different Story

time.com - President Donald Trump on Friday said that China does not have a drug problem, and suggested that the U.S. should emulate its harsh drug-regulation tactics — but data from China tells a different sto…

For Israelis and Palestinians, a Battle Over a Humble Plant

undark.org - For just under three months a year, towards the end of the winter rains, Samir Naamneh and his wife Nadya get up at 4 in the morning, gear up in improvised camouflage, and pack into a truck headed fr…

Opinion | Trump is right. We might have to impeach him again.

washingtonpost.com - Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman is sworn in to testify before the House Intelligence Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington in a public impeachment hearing in November 2019. (Andrew Harnik/AP) By George …

7 common dishwasher-loading mistakes that may surprise you

treehugger.com - Brought to you by the researchers who spend their time studying the mysterious mechanics that happen behind the closed dishwasher door. Of all the complicated things we have to contend with in day-to…

“We’re in the Middle of a National Emergency”: Was Iowa Turnout a Huge Red Flag?

vanityfair.com - In the first two years of the Trump administration, the peak ****-hat-and-progressive-podcast moment, Democratic primary turnout soared, presaging big gains for the party in the midterms of November…

The pornification of America: How young girls are being groomed by sexual predators

intrepidreport.com - “The brutal reality is that a predator doesn’t have to be in the same room, building, or even country to abuse a child. And that’s what they’re doing — subjecting children to psychological and sexual…

8 natural remedies to get rid of household insects

treehugger.com - From ants and pantry moths to black flies and fruit flies, these non-toxic DIY solutions are safer and more eco-friendly than traditional pesticides.. Most people don't want to share their homes and …


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