The university and its medical system have long celebrated their founding benefactor as a staunch abolitionist. But newly surfaced documents tell a different story. By Jennifer Schuessler
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What’s shaking hands 12/11/20
Israel and Morocco. Yesterday, the two countries reached a deal to normalize diplomatic relations – the fourth Arab-Israeli agreement this year, after the UAE, Bahrain, and Sudan. Moroc
If You Didn’t Vote for Trump, Your Vote Is Fraudulent
The president’s supporters believe that the votes of rival constituencies should not count—even though they understand, on some level, that they do. DECEMBER 10, 2020 Adam Serwer Staf
Cinnabon Is Selling Pints of Icing, Because There’s No Reason Not To
By Jelisa Castrodale November 17, 2020 Cinnabon must know that we’re all starved for good news, so it’s now selling limited-edition pints of its Signature Cream Cheese
Deal Book 12/9/20
December 9, 2020 Who should get vaccines first? While the C.D.C. recommends protecting health care workers and nursing home residents first, it makes more sense to allocate scarce vaccinations
Big Band Holidays
Celebrate the Holidays with an Incredible Lineup of Artists Big Band Holidays Dec 19 at 7pm ETOn-demand through Dec 26 $25 ticket price HERESpecial pricing available for members and subs
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Samirah Evans
VJC Presents a Virtual Big Band Swing Dance: An Evening With Samirah Evans & Eugene Uman All proceeds from the show benefit the Vermont Jazz Center Scholarship Fund. To donate or for more infor
Ways Free Shipping Could Be Costing You More
Kelly Bryant Updated: Nov. 12, 2020 Free shipping isn’t always “free.” It’s time to get savvy about your online shopping. For starters, if you have to spend a certain amount to score c
10 Things You Think Are Cheaper at Walmart—But Aren’t
Rachel Sokol Updated: Jun. 23, 2020 While Walmart is a bargain store in many regards (and some items are cheaper at Walmart than on Amazon), some items are not nearly the deal you may be exp
News from Philanthropy Today
A Newly Hot Approach on Loans Seeks to Close the Racial Wealth Gap By Marc Gunther Philanthropists and companies are pouring money and fresh ideas into community-development financial institutions.
28 Soul Food Recipes That Southerners Swear By (and Northerners Need to Try)
By: Taryn Pire| Dec. 1, 2020 [I can personally vouch for most of these. If you want yummy eating, and not too complicated, these recipes are the way to go.] You may know Jocelyn Delk
Payday Lending
A Trump donor’s company got a 3 percent federal pandemic loan. It sells title loans at a 350 percent annual rate. Wellshire Financial Services got the money despite rules meant to prevent most le
Emotional Wellbeing During the COVID-19 Outbreak
People that are feeling emotional distress related to COVID-19 can take actions to help support themselves and others. Set a limit on media consumption, including social media, local or national ne
I’m a Telemarketer—Here’s How to Get Rid of Me
Erica Elson Updated: Jul. 02, 2020 Say the magic words The most efficient way to get me to stop calling you requires that you say one sentence: “Please put me on your do-not-call list.” If