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The New York Times 7:00 am on June 17, 2022
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Gun Talks Snag on Tricky Question: What Counts as a Boyfriend?

Among the sticking points holding up a final agreement on gun legislation is how to define a boyfriend in a provision meant to keep guns away from domestic abusers.

#cornyn-john, #dating-and-relationships, #domestic-violence, #gun-control, #klobuchar-amy, #law-and-legislation, #murphy-christopher-scott, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 1:41 pm on May 17, 2022
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How Biden Could Alleviate the Baby Formula Shortage

Why is the wealthiest country in the world struggling to provide basic nutrition to so many children?

#abbott-laboratories, #antitrust-laws-and-competition-issues, #biden-joseph-r-jr, #defense-production-act, #food-and-drug-administration, #infant-formulas, #klobuchar-amy, #lee-michael-s-1971, #lobbying-and-lobbyists, #senate, #shortages, #united-states, #united-states-economy

The New York Times 9:32 pm on May 8, 2022
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Senate Democrats Warn of G.O.P. Effort to Restrict Abortion Nationwide

The alarms came after Senator Mitch McConnell, the Republican leader, called such a ban “possible” if a leaked Supreme Court opinion became final and his party gained control in Washington.

#abortion, #democratic-party, #gillibrand-kirsten-e, #graham-lindsey, #hassan-margaret, #klobuchar-amy, #mcconnell-mitch, #national-republican-senatorial-committee, #republican-party, #senate, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 9:00 am on April 22, 2022
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As Europe Approves New Tech Laws, the U.S. Falls Further Behind

Federal privacy bills, security legislation and antitrust laws to address the power of the tech giants have all failed to advance in Congress, despite hand wringing and shows of bipartisan support.

#amazon-com-inc, #antitrust-laws-and-competition-issues, #apple-inc, #computers-and-the-internet, #facebook-inc, #google-inc, #house-of-representatives, #klobuchar-amy, #law-and-legislation, #meta-platforms-inc, #microsoft-corp, #mobile-applications, #privacy, #regulation-and-deregulation-of-industry, #senate, #social-media, #states-us

The New York Times 11:05 pm on January 27, 2022
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Are New Voting Bill Talks for Real or for Show?

Senators involved in the negotiations underway say the discussions are serious and substantive, but some Democrats remain wary.

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The New York Times 1:22 pm on January 20, 2022
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Will Congress Pass New Regulation on Big Tech? Time May Be Running Out.

With midterm elections approaching, a vote expected on Thursday could be the first of several that Congress takes on bills aimed at the industry.

#alphabet-inc, #amazon-com-inc, #antitrust-laws-and-competition-issues, #apple-inc, #computers-and-the-internet, #consumer-protection, #facebook-inc, #google-inc, #grassley-charles-e, #klobuchar-amy, #law-and-legislation, #mobile-applications, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 12:28 am on January 6, 2022
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Jan. 6 Assault Still Casts Pall Over Capitol and Its Occupants

The attempt by a violent mob to interfere with a basic democratic task has left a stain on the institution and a strain on relationships.

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The New York Times 10:00 am on December 27, 2021
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How Disgust Explains Everything

For psychologists who study it, disgust is one of the primal emotions that define — and explain — humanity.

#darwin-charles-robert, #haidt-jonathan, #klobuchar-amy, #psychology-and-psychologists, #rozin-paul, #senses-and-sensation, #university-of-pennsylvania

The New York Times 3:57 pm on December 12, 2021
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Democrats Back Biden, But No Consensus About Plan B for 2024

Leaders with White House aspirations all say they’ll support the president for another term. But there is no shortage of chatter about the options if he continues to falter.

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The New York Times 9:00 am on October 27, 2021
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Facebook Is Bad. Fixing It Rashly Could Make It Much Worse.

 Lawmakers should proceed cautiously when altering the rules governing the internet.

#computers-and-the-internet, #constitution-us, #facebook-inc, #first-amendment-us-constitution, #freedom-of-speech-and-expression, #klobuchar-amy, #law-and-legislation, #lujan-ben-ray, #regulation-and-deregulation-of-industry, #rumors-and-misinformation, #senate, #social-media, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 11:58 pm on September 14, 2021
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Democrats Propose New Voting Rights Bill

The stripped-down measure is intended to demonstrate party unity in the face of Republican opposition to new federal voting standards.

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The New York Times 12:06 pm on September 14, 2021
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Democrats to Propose New Voting Rights Bill

The stripped-down measure is intended to demonstrate party unity in the face of Republican opposition to new federal voting standards.

#democratic-party, #klobuchar-amy, #law-and-legislation, #manchin-joe-iii, #schumer-charles-e, #senate, #united-states-politics-and-government, #voting-rights-registration-and-requirements

The New York Times 12:31 am on June 23, 2021
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Republicans Block Voting Rights Bill, Dealing Blow to Biden and Democrats

All 50 G.O.P. senators opposed the sweeping elections overhaul, leaving a long-shot bid to eliminate the filibuster as Democrats’ best remaining hope to enact legal changes.

#absentee-voting, #biden-joseph-r-jr, #ethics-and-official-misconduct, #filibusters-and-debate-curbs, #harris-kamala-d, #klobuchar-amy, #law-and-legislation, #manchin-joe-iii, #mcconnell-mitch, #presidential-election-of-2020, #redistricting-and-reapportionment, #schumer-charles-e, #senate, #sinema-kyrsten, #united-states-politics-and-government, #voter-registration-and-requirements, #voting-and-voters, #voting-rights-act-1965

The New York Times 6:02 pm on June 22, 2021
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How an Anti-Corruption Bill Became a Showdown on Democracy

The filibuster of a sprawling bill on voter rights, corruption and campaign finance will cap its journey from a Democratic statement to a larger struggle over the nation’s direction.

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The New York Times 3:47 pm on June 8, 2021
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Capitol Riot Security Failures Detailed in Senate Report

A 127-page joint report is the most comprehensive and detailed account to date on the intelligence, communications and policing failures around the Capitol riot.

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The New York Times 11:56 am on June 8, 2021
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‘Does Anybody Have a Plan?’ Senate Report Details Jan. 6 Security Failures.

A 127-page joint report is the most comprehensive and detailed account to date on the intelligence, communications and policing failures around the Capitol riot.

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The New York Times 2:14 pm on May 24, 2021
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Klobuchar to Propose Ban on Prechecked Boxes in Political Donations

Senator Amy Klobuchar is pressing for legislation after a Times investigation showed that the use of prechecked boxes for recurring donations by former President Donald Trump’s campaign led to a surge of refunds.

#actblue, #campaign-finance, #democratic-party, #federal-election-commission, #klobuchar-amy, #law-and-legislation, #politics-and-government, #republican-party, #trump-donald-j, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 7:56 pm on May 21, 2021
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Big Hospital Chains Get Covid Aid, and Buy Up Competitors

The pandemic barely dented the financial outlook for some major networks, which continued to acquire weaker hospitals and ailing doctors’ practices. Critics worry consolidation leads to higher prices for medical care.

#american-hospital-assn, #antitrust-laws-and-competition-issues, #biden-joseph-r-jr, #cedars-sinai-medical-center, #coronavirus-2019-ncov, #coronavirus-aid-relief-and-economic-security-act-2020, #federal-aid-us, #health-and-human-services-department, #health-insurance-and-managed-care, #hospitals, #klobuchar-amy, #mergers-acquisitions-and-divestitures, #new-york-university-langone-health, #porter-katie-1974, #prices-fares-fees-and-rates, #rand-corp, #senate, #your-feed-healthcare

The New York Times 6:03 pm on May 18, 2021
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Jim Klobuchar Dies at 93, Minnesota Newspaperman and Amy’s Father

He rose to folk hero status with his derring-do as a journalist and came to national attention when his daughter, Senator Amy Klobuchar, spoke openly about his struggles with alcoholism.

#alcohol-abuse, #deaths-obituaries, #klobuchar-amy, #klobuchar-james-j-1928-2021, #newspapers, #politics-and-government, #presidential-election-of-2020, #writing-and-writers

The New York Times 9:00 am on May 13, 2021
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‘Antitrust’ by Amy Klobuchar, and ‘The Tyranny of Big Tech’ by Josh Hawley

The senators are on opposite sides of the aisle, but both speak out on the dangers of big tech in their new books. It’s weird, really, how alike they sound.

#antitrust-laws-and-competition-issues, #antitrust-taking-on-monopoly-power-from-the-gilded-age-to-the-digital-age-book, #books-and-literature, #corporations, #hawley-josh-d-1979, #klobuchar-amy, #law-and-legislation, #senate, #the-tyranny-of-big-tech-book, #united-states, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 11:50 pm on May 11, 2021
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Senate Panel Deadlocks on Voting Rights as Bill Faces Major Obstacles

Democrats now face the task of overcoming their own differences on the measure, and deciding whether they will use it as a vehicle to try to curb the filibuster.

#absentee-voting, #campaign-finance, #democratic-party, #federal-election-commission, #filibusters-and-debate-curbs, #klobuchar-amy, #law-and-legislation, #political-action-committees, #presidential-election-of-2020, #redistricting-and-reapportionment, #republican-party, #senate, #senate-committee-on-rules-and-administration, #trump-donald-j, #united-states-politics-and-government, #voter-fraud-election-fraud, #voter-registration-and-requirements

The New York Times 8:11 pm on April 30, 2021
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Amy Klobuchar on ‘Antitrust’

The senator discusses her new book about fighting monopoly power, and Andrew Solomon talks about Katie Booth’s “The Invention of Miracles.”

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The New York Times 9:00 am on April 29, 2021
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Democrats and Republicans Can’t Agree on Anything. They Shouldn’t Have To.

Bipartisanship is overrated, especially by senators (and former senators).

#biden-joseph-r-jr, #democratic-party, #klobuchar-amy, #law-and-legislation, #republican-party, #senate, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 4:00 pm on April 26, 2021
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Book Review: ‘Antitrust,’ by Amy Klobuchar

Klobuchar’s “Antitrust” looks at the history of policy toward trusts and monopolies, and calls for revitalized efforts to bring economic titans under control.

#antitrust-laws-and-competition-issues, #antitrust-taking-on-monopoly-power-from-the-gilded-age-to-the-digital-age-book, #books-and-literature, #klobuchar-amy, #regulation-and-deregulation-of-industry, #roosevelt-theodore, #united-states-politics-and-government, #wilson-woodrow

The New York Times 9:00 am on March 29, 2021
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Amy Klobuchar vs. Silicon Valley

The Minnesota senator presents her case for why regulating big tech is crucial for the future of our democracy.

#antitrust-laws-and-competition-issues, #dorsey-jack, #facebook-inc, #google-inc, #house-committee-on-energy-and-commerce, #klobuchar-amy, #pichai-sundar, #senate, #social-media, #twitter, #united-states-politics-and-government, #washington-dc, #zuckerberg-mark-e

The New York Times 9:03 pm on March 26, 2021
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D.C. Statehood Backers Want to Be Included in Voting Rights Bill

In a change in tactics, advocates are pushing for statehood to be included in a broader bill taking shape.

#biden-joseph-r-jr, #carper-thomas-r, #cornyn-john, #democratic-party, #endorsements, #house-of-representatives, #klobuchar-amy, #republican-party, #senate, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 9:03 pm on March 26, 2021
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D.C. Statehood Backers Want to Be Part of Broad Voting Rights Measure in the Senate

In a change in tactics, advocates are pushing for statehood to be included in a broader bill taking shape.

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The New York Times 4:54 pm on March 25, 2021
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15 New Books to Watch For in April

Dive into a long-awaited biography of Philip Roth, an exposé of the Sackler family and novels from Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney, Jhumpa Lahiri and Katherine Heiny.

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The New York Times 3:01 am on March 17, 2021
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Biden Endorses Filibuster Rule Changes

President Biden for the first time said he favored a return to the requirement that opponents occupy the floor when making their case against legislation. Senator Mitch McConnell promised a “scorched earth” response.

#biden-joseph-r-jr, #democratic-party, #durbin-richard-j, #filibusters-and-debate-curbs, #klobuchar-amy, #mcconnell-mitch, #reid-harry, #republican-party, #senate, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 11:05 pm on March 16, 2021
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McConnell Threatens Retaliation for Filibuster Change as Idea Gains Strength

Activists urge Democrats to build a case by showing Republicans are determined to block popular liberal legislation on voting rights, immigration and guns.

#biden-joseph-r-jr, #durbin-richard-j, #filibusters-and-debate-curbs, #klobuchar-amy, #mcconnell-mitch, #reid-harry, #senate, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 12:09 am on February 23, 2021
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Bipartisan Senate Inquiry on Capitol Riot Will Begin With Scrutiny of Security Failures

A hearing on Tuesday will feature the testimony of the top two security officials at the Capitol on Jan. 6, who have since resigned, as well as police officials who responded to the riot.

#demonstrations-protests-and-riots, #irving-paul-d-1957, #klobuchar-amy, #peters-gary, #senate, #stenger-michael-c, #storming-of-the-us-capitol-jan-2021, #sund-steven-a, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 3:42 pm on January 26, 2021
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Democratic Congress Prepares to Take On Big Tech

Lawmakers say the attack on the Capitol has generated more support for tougher regulation of the industry.

#antitrust-laws-and-competition-issues, #computers-and-the-internet, #democratic-party, #klobuchar-amy, #law-and-legislation, #privacy, #regulation-and-deregulation-of-industry, #rumors-and-misinformation, #social-media, #storming-of-the-us-capitol-jan-2021, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 1:11 am on January 7, 2021
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Photos Inside the Capitol: The Sound of the Mob Came First

Not long after Senator Mitch McConnell warned his Republican colleagues that their efforts to overturn an election would send democracy into a “death spiral,” fear surged through the Senate chamber.

#demonstrations-protests-and-riots, #house-of-representatives, #klobuchar-amy, #mcconnell-mitch, #merkley-jeffrey-a-1956, #pelosi-nancy, #presidential-election-of-2020, #trump-donald-j, #united-states-capitol-police, #young-todd-1972

The New York Times 3:49 am on December 16, 2020
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Myon Burrell Has Life Sentence Commuted by Minnesota

Mr. Burrell, who has maintained his innocence, was 16 when an 11-year-old was killed by a stray bullet. The case posed challenges for Senator Amy Klobuchar during her presidential campaign.

#amnesties-commutations-and-pardons, #associated-press, #burrell-myon, #edwards-tyesha, #klobuchar-amy, #minnesota, #murders-attempted-murders-and-homicides, #presidential-election-of-2020, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 9:32 pm on November 24, 2020
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YouTube, under pressure over election falsehoods, suspends OAN for Covid-19 misinformation.

The company, which has largely escaped the scrutiny faced by other social media outfits, is being pushed to restrict misleading videos.

#elections-senate, #hirono-mazie-k, #klobuchar-amy, #menendez-robert, #peters-gary, #presidential-election-of-2020, #rumors-and-misinformation, #wojcicki-susan, #youtube-com

The New York Times 8:05 pm on October 28, 2020
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Republicans Blast Social Media C.E.O.s While Democrats Deride Hearing

Republican senators accused the leaders of Twitter, Facebook and Google of censorship. Democrats denounced that as posturing.

#censorship, #computers-and-the-internet, #cruz-ted, #dorsey-jack, #duckworth-l-tammy, #facebook-inc, #freedom-of-speech-and-expression, #google-inc, #klobuchar-amy, #law-and-legislation, #pichai-sundar, #presidential-election-of-2020, #regulation-and-deregulation-of-industry, #rumors-and-misinformation, #senate-committee-on-commerce-science-and-transportation, #social-media, #twitter, #united-states-politics-and-government, #zuckerberg-mark-e

The New York Times 7:00 pm on October 23, 2020
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To Recognize Misinformation in Media, Teach a Generation While It’s Young

There is no silver bullet to slay internet lies and fictions. But students can be taught to know when information is reliable.

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The New York Times 9:00 am on June 22, 2020
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Who’s in the Running to Be Joe Biden’s Vice President?

Here are 12 women who are under serious consideration by Mr. Biden, and why each might be chosen — and might not be.

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The New York Times 9:00 am on June 13, 2020
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Inside Biden’s Vice-Presidential Search: Who’s on the List and Where It Stands

The search committee is conducting interviews and seeking private documents, and prospects like Val Demings and Keisha Lance Bottoms are getting a closer look as political currents influence the search.

#abrams-stacey-y, #baldwin-tammy-suzanne-green, #biden-joseph-r-jr, #black-people, #bottoms-keisha-lance, #demings-val, #democratic-party, #duckworth-l-tammy, #grisham-michelle-lujan, #harris-kamala-d, #klobuchar-amy, #presidential-election-of-2020, #rice-susan-e, #united-states-politics-and-government, #vice-presidents-and-vice-presidency-us, #warren-elizabeth, #whitmer-gretchen, #women-and-girls

The New York Times 5:19 pm on May 29, 2020
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Protests in Minnesota Renew Scrutiny of Klobuchar’s Record as Prosecutor

Amy Klobuchar, now being considered as a potential vice-presidential candidate, oversaw several cases involving police shootings in Minneapolis during her years as a prosecutor.

#black-people, #democratic-party, #floyd-george-d-2020, #klobuchar-amy, #minneapolis-minn, #national-assn-for-the-advancement-of-colored-people, #police-brutality-misconduct-and-shootings, #police-department-minneapolis-minn, #presidential-election-of-2020, #race-and-ethnicity, #sharpton-al, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 9:00 am on May 19, 2020
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The End of ‘Who Me? For V. P.?’ Politics

Maybe now people can actually admit their ambitions.

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The New York Times 9:00 am on May 13, 2020
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Elizabeth Warren Knows What Joe Biden Needs in a Vice President

If Biden wants to win the White House and govern like a New Dealer, Warren is his indispensable partner.

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The New York Times 9:00 am on May 11, 2020
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Kamala Harris Is Weighing Her Next Step. Could It Be Vice President?

The California senator is considered a potential running mate for Joe Biden. But unlike other possible contenders, she has avoided making a pitch for the ticket.

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The New York Times 9:00 am on May 5, 2020
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Joe Biden Would Rather Be Talking About Something Else

Anything else, really.

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The New York Times 6:04 pm on May 3, 2020
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Why Biden’s Choice of Running Mate Has Momentous Implications

Mr. Biden has hinted that he might serve only one term if he wins. That would set up a woman as the front-runner for 2024 and perhaps define the Democratic agenda for the next decade.

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The New York Times 9:00 am on April 21, 2020
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The Politics of Sanity Are Within Our Grasp

But is Joe Biden too low key for this high-key moment?

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The New York Times 10:00 pm on April 16, 2020
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Will There Be More Coronavirus Stimulus Checks?

Members of Congress are already talking about the next relief package. What should be in it?

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The New York Times 9:00 am on April 14, 2020
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Joe Biden’s Running Mate Should Be Stacey Abrams

He needs a running mate who strengthens the ticket in the areas where he is weakest. One person stands out.

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The New York Times 9:08 pm on April 8, 2020
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As Pandemic Imperils Elections, Democrats Clash With Trump on Voting Changes

Republicans, led by President Trump, are resisting broader voting access measures pushed by Democrats, which they see as threats to their election prospects.

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The New York Times 6:33 pm on March 21, 2020
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It’s Time to Protect the 2020 Election, Too

Voting by mail is key to ensuring the integrity and accessibility of November’s vote.

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