The American workers who have had their careers upended by automation in recent decades have largely been less educated, especially men working in manufacturing....
The farm lobby is powerful, but cuts are possible. One reason is that only about one-third of the nation’s 2 million farms receive regular subsidies, and the bulk of the aid goes to a small group of large farms. One study found that 60 percent of subsidies from the three main crop programs go to the largest 10 percent of...
A new law enacts sweeping changes to make prosecutions for serious offenses like sexual assault or murder more fair. The Navy is still fighting a ProPublica lawsuit to make those court cases public.
Pennsylvania is known by anglers and outdoor enthusiasts for its thousands of miles of streams and rivers that lace the rugged Allegheny Mountains, rolling farmlands, and cities such as Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. Many of those waterways supply drinking water for millions....
Pennsylvania’s portion of the Lincoln Highway is a road trip filled with history and memories. The highway originally traversed 3,389 miles across the United States, from Times Square in New York City to Lincoln Park in San Francisco, and 360 miles crossed Pennsylvania....
This relates to the BBC article [www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-66596790] which states “the UK should pay $24tn (£18.8tn) for its slavery involvement in 14 countries”....
A Philadelphia organization made up of more than 2,100 architects and building design experts this week came out in opposition to the 76ers’ plan for a new downtown arena, saying it would not only fail to revitalize East Market Street but would also ”make matters worse” for the long-struggling Center City thoroughfare....
A Trump supporter indicted last week in Fulton County, Ga., for allegedly harassing an election worker was charged earlier this year with attacking an FBI agent working on the Justice Department’s parallel investigation of efforts to overturn the 2020 election results....
More than 100 chaplains signed a letter urging local Texas school boards to vote against putting chaplains in public schools, calling efforts to enlist religious counselors in public classrooms “harmful” to students and families....
I’m a simple man. I see people copy and pasting Russian troll farm comments, I call them out on it. Idk if you’re an unwitting victim or not… but you could be getting paid for what you’re doing
A Texas woman whose case received support from activists and celebrities after her family alleged she was a victim of sex trafficking has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for her role in a fatal robbery, the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office announced Monday....
It was June 2016, and almost a year had passed since Stephen Brearey, the lead doctor at a neonatal unit in northwest England, first became concerned about a spate of troubling and unexpected deaths on his ward....
The number of gender-affirming surgeries, intended to align patients’ physical appearance with their gender identity, nearly tripled in the United States between 2016 and 2019, according to a new analysis published in JAMA Network Open on Wednesday....
As expected, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday addressed an annual business summit of world leaders gathered in South Africa. But this time, the Russian leader delivered his remarks with an altered voice....
President Joe Biden on Tuesday launched a promotional blitz for his new program that helps student loan borrowers repay their debt, just weeks before millions of Americans are set to receive a loan bill for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic....
That’s weird. In reading the specifics of the plan, I don’t see how the math would work out towards increasing payments. Unless your income changes significantly, there isn’t really a provision that would increase payments here. It’s designed to drive down interest for all
In Reversal Because of A.I., Office Jobs Are Now More at Risk (www.nytimes.com)
The American workers who have had their careers upended by automation in recent decades have largely been less educated, especially men working in manufacturing....
Why Are Trump’s Accused Co-Conspirators Smiling for Their Mug Shots? (www.nytimes.com)
The traditional mug shot is usually a grim affair: poorly lit and sullen. It is a permanent portrait of shame — the legal system’s scarlet letter....
The farm bill offers an opportunity to reform costly subsidies (thehill.com)
The farm lobby is powerful, but cuts are possible. One reason is that only about one-third of the nation’s 2 million farms receive regular subsidies, and the bulk of the aid goes to a small group of large farms. One study found that 60 percent of subsidies from the three main crop programs go to the largest 10 percent of...
Despite Major Reform to Military Justice System, Navy Still Leaves Public in Dark (www.propublica.org)
A new law enacts sweeping changes to make prosecutions for serious offenses like sexual assault or murder more fair. The Navy is still fighting a ProPublica lawsuit to make those court cases public.
‘Forever chemicals’ found in 76% of Pennsylvania streams sampled (www.inquirer.com)
Pennsylvania is known by anglers and outdoor enthusiasts for its thousands of miles of streams and rivers that lace the rugged Allegheny Mountains, rolling farmlands, and cities such as Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. Many of those waterways supply drinking water for millions....
Fact-checking the first Republican primary debate (www.washingtonpost.com)
cross-posted from: dubvee.org/post/120868...
LARGER THAN LIFE A summer spent on Lincoln Highway, one of Pa.’s most historic routes. (www.inquirer.com)
Pennsylvania’s portion of the Lincoln Highway is a road trip filled with history and memories. The highway originally traversed 3,389 miles across the United States, from Times Square in New York City to Lincoln Park in San Francisco, and 360 miles crossed Pennsylvania....
How are slavery reparations fair?
This relates to the BBC article [www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-66596790] which states “the UK should pay $24tn (£18.8tn) for its slavery involvement in 14 countries”....
A large Philly-based group of architects and designers just came out against the 76ers’ arena plan (www.inquirer.com)
A Philadelphia organization made up of more than 2,100 architects and building design experts this week came out in opposition to the 76ers’ plan for a new downtown arena, saying it would not only fail to revitalize East Market Street but would also ”make matters worse” for the long-struggling Center City thoroughfare....
Defendant in Trump Georgia case was earlier charged with attacking FBI agent (www.washingtonpost.com)
A Trump supporter indicted last week in Fulton County, Ga., for allegedly harassing an election worker was charged earlier this year with attacking an FBI agent working on the Justice Department’s parallel investigation of efforts to overturn the 2020 election results....
More than 100 chaplains urge Texas school boards not to hire chaplains (www.washingtonpost.com)
More than 100 chaplains signed a letter urging local Texas school boards to vote against putting chaplains in public schools, calling efforts to enlist religious counselors in public classrooms “harmful” to students and families....
One in 8 Republicans think winning is more important than election rules (www.washingtonpost.com)
Alleged sex trafficking victim sentenced to 12 years in prison (www.washingtonpost.com)
A Texas woman whose case received support from activists and celebrities after her family alleged she was a victim of sex trafficking has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for her role in a fatal robbery, the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office announced Monday....
How Multiple Warnings About a Killer Nurse Went Unheeded (www.nytimes.com)
It was June 2016, and almost a year had passed since Stephen Brearey, the lead doctor at a neonatal unit in northwest England, first became concerned about a spate of troubling and unexpected deaths on his ward....
Gender Surgeries Nearly Tripled From 2016 Through 2019, Study Finds (www.nytimes.com)
The number of gender-affirming surgeries, intended to align patients’ physical appearance with their gender identity, nearly tripled in the United States between 2016 and 2019, according to a new analysis published in JAMA Network Open on Wednesday....
Putin’s voice in BRICS address raises eyebrows (thehill.com)
As expected, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday addressed an annual business summit of world leaders gathered in South Africa. But this time, the Russian leader delivered his remarks with an altered voice....
Bingo Card (lemm.ee)
I’m ready for the Debate tonight.
Biden pushes new student loan repayment plan as bills loom for tens of millions (www.politico.com)
President Joe Biden on Tuesday launched a promotional blitz for his new program that helps student loan borrowers repay their debt, just weeks before millions of Americans are set to receive a loan bill for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic....