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Year: 2021

  • Kintsugi
  • April 10, 2021April 10, 2021

Fears of White People Losing Out Permeate Capitol Rioters’ Towns, Study Finds

By Alan Feuer April 6, 2021 Updated 3:08 p.m. ET When the political scientist Robert Pape began studying the issues that motivated the 380 or so people arrested in connection with th

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  • Kintsugi
  • April 10, 2021April 10, 2021

After Capitol riot, desperate families turn to groups that ‘deprogram’ extremists

By Paulina Villegas and Hannah Knowles Feb. 5, 2021 at 7:00 a.m. EST Parents for Peace, a 10-person operation of mostly volunteers,says calls to its national helpline have tripl

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  • Kintsugi
  • April 10, 2021April 10, 2021

The growing diversity of Black America

In 2019, 46.8 million people in the U.S. identified their race as Black, up from 36.2 million in 2000, or a 29% increase. This population growth is faster than that of the White population, bu

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  • Kintsugi
  • April 10, 2021April 10, 2021

6 Simple Ways to Use Feng Shui for a Happier Home

Apply this ancient Chinese practice to create balance and harmony in your space. By Jessica Bennett March 15, 2021 The philosophy is based around the elements of earth, metal, water, wood

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  • Kintsugi
  • April 10, 2021April 10, 2021

40 Things Every (Black) Queen Over 40 Needs to Know

By Carlett Spike April 1, 2021 But when and how each Black woman collects her wisdom varies, because our experiences in life are unique. There’s one thing we’ve all learned now t

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  • Kintsugi
  • April 9, 2021April 9, 2021

How to Convert Measurements in Baking Recipes — and Why You Might Want To

Measuring by weight isn’t just easier, it’s far more accurate. By Abigail Rose March 15, 2021 As a pastry chef, I use grams for my recipes because the accuracy and simplicity makes my

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  • Kintsugi
  • April 9, 2021

Florida Democratic congressman Alcee Hastings dies at 84

By Annie Grayer and Clare Foran, CNN Updated 12:54 PM ET, Tue April 6, 2021 Democratic Rep. Alcee Hastings, a civil rights activist and the longest-serving member of Florida’s cong

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  • Kintsugi
  • April 9, 2021

Jeff Bezos keeps top spot on Forbes wealthiest list while Elon Musk jumps to No. 2

Paul Davidson USA TODAY While the COVID-19 pandemic ratcheted up the financial pain for millions of low-wage workers, the roaring stock market was feathering the nests of the world’s ri

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  • Kintsugi
  • April 9, 2021April 9, 2021

55 US Corporate Giants Paid $0 in Federal Taxes in 2020 Thanks to ‘Gaping’ Loopholes

“If you paid $120 for a pair of Nike Air Force 1 shoes, you paid more to Nike than it paid in federal income taxes over the past 3 years,” said Sen. Bernie Sanders. by Kenny Stancil, staff

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  • Kintsugi
  • April 9, 2021

A Therapy App Is an Inexpensive, Discreet Way to Find a Therapist

By Jennifer Aldrich Updated March 10, 2021 It can be scary to ask for help, but when you’re struggling, it’s so important to reach out to someone. You’re not alone, and there are pe

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  • Kintsugi
  • April 9, 2021April 9, 2021

US Navy: for first time in history four women of color command warships

Victoria Bekiempis April 2, 2021 Four US Navy officers have made history this week – and breaking new ground in a traditionally white and male-dominated field. For the first time in US

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  • Kintsugi
  • April 9, 2021April 9, 2021

Tax Day Delayed Until May 17

WASHINGTON — The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced today that the federal income tax filing due date for individuals for the 2020 tax year will be automatically extended

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  • Prof Patty
  • April 6, 2021

Voting Restriction Legislation

So far, more than 250 bills on voting restrictions have been introduced in state legislatures nationwide in 2021, according to data compiled by the Brennan Center for Justice at New York

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  • Prof Patty
  • April 6, 2021April 6, 2021

Anne Lamott

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  • Prof Patty
  • April 6, 2021April 6, 2021

How to Prevent Foggy Eyeglasses While Wearing a Mask

by Peter Urban and Barbara Stepko, AARP, February 26, 2021 (still relevant, and will be for quite a while) DIY techniques An easy hack is to place a folded tissue between your mouth and t

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NY Times

  • Norman Podhoretz, Influential Editor and Neoconservative Force, Dies at 95
  • Australia, After a Mass Shooting During Hanukkah, Looks for a Path Forward
  • Sydney Attackers Motivated by “Islamic State Ideology,” Officials Say
  • Why Nick Reiner Could Face the Death Penalty
  • Nick Reiner Formally Charged With Murdering His Parents

NPR

  • Only two species can survive in Great Salt Lake? Scientist says — hold my Nalgene
  • Orange rivers and melting glaciers: federal report shows rapid change in the Arctic
  • Skywatchers rejoice: The Geminids meteor shower peaks tonight
  • A new study reveals an unprecedented discovery of new species
  • Fewer characters on TV had abortions this year — and more stories reinforced shame

The Progressive

  • After the Wreck
  • Farmers Should Unite to Fight Unfair Trade Policies
  • Revisiting the Protest Movement that Shook the One Percent
  • Crackdown on the Unhoused Violates U.N. Declaration, Activists Say
  • The Progressive’s Favorite Books of 2025

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  • What is the difference between acetaminophen, ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin?

FactCheck.org

  • FactChecking Trump’s Economic Speech
  • Trump Confirms His Disparaging Remark About ‘Shithole Countries’ at Immigration Meeting
  • Probing Trump’s Verbal Attack on Somalis
  • Vance’s Misleading Claims on Housing Prices and Illegal Immigration
  • Vaccine Panel, Voting to Change Hepatitis B Shot for Newborns, Shares Misleading Information

Snopes.com

  • Did Chuck Schumer say 'go Bills' before remarks on Sydney and Brown shootings?
  • Minnesota woman Sue Tincher was arrested by ICE while observing agents
  • Story about Eric Langford, missing Boy Scout, isn't what it seems
  • 'Things can happen': Trump quote about Brown University shooting spreads online
  • Did Leavitt say Trump 'doesn't care if you're black, brown, yellow or normal'? Here's the truth

Tradeoffs

  • One Scientist's Mission to Change How We Prevent Overdoses
  • A New Kind of Primary Care Comes to America
  • One Economist’s Plan to Blow Up America’s Health Insurance System
  • Homeless Camp Sweeps Can Harm Health. Some Cities Are Trying a New Way.
  • Rising Costs, Fewer Choices: What’s Up with Medicare Drug Plans?

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