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‘It’s just way too much to take on’: School systems struggle with the politics of reopening
Governors promise to put kids back in class in a matter of weeks, but school officials are largely stuck navigating the messy details.
Trump asked China for help getting reelected, Bolton book claims
The memoir by the former national security adviser is a scathing indictment of the president.
U.N. vote deals Trudeau embarrassing defeat on world stage
It was not even close as Norway and Ireland beat out Canada for nonpermanent seats at the Security Council table.
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OPINION
Conservatives Should Feel No Investment in Confederate Monuments
Statues of Confederate leaders are an unnecessary affront to black citizens, who shouldn’t have to see defenders of chattel slavery put on a pedestal, literally.
OPINION | fourth estate
Let’s End Our National Nightmare. Vote Now!
What’s the point of waiting? We all know where we stand and there are so many more important things to discuss.
washington and the world
How Iran Became the New Battle Line Between Conservatives and Twitter
Ted Cruz wants to punish the social media giant for hosting sanctioned officials. The consequences for free speech are considerable.
Wealth Of Nations
How to Avoid the Shutdown 'Kill Switch'
Experts know we may need more Covid-19 shutdowns—and are hunting for less costly ways to slow the spread.
letter from seattle
Don’t Listen to Fox. Here’s What’s Really Going On in Seattle’s Protest Zone.
What’s happening in these four blocks that shook the world is indeed an occupation, but it looks nothing like the “totalitarian takeover” touted on the conservative network.
Law and Order
What Chicago’s Ultimate Bad Cop Taught Me About Police Reform
Jon Burge tortured black men for years and his fellow officers covered for him. The cover-ups continued long after he was gone.
2020
Why Trump Is Right to Worry About That Glass of Water
Even if it’s baseless and unfair, few things stick to a modern president like images of physical frailty.
OPINION | history dept.
Dear Progressives: Want to Move Biden to the Left? Follow This Playbook.
It’s possible to drag a centrist nominee to the left, if you know the right way to do it.
History Dept.
The New York Times Used to Be a Model of Diverse Opinion. What Happened?
Fifty years ago, like today, newsrooms were divided about what "objectivity" means. Here’s how a détente was reached.
history dept.
How JFK Paved the Way for Donald Trump
Kennedy destroyed the old-school political power structure and made presidential nominations what they are today: popularity contests.
the big idea
The Deep Roots—and New Offshoots—of ‘Abolish the Police’
The summer’s divisive new slogan has a surprisingly long history—and shifting meanings.
The Friday Cover
The City that Really Did Abolish the Police
And rebuilt the department from the ground up. The strange, hopeful, politically complicated story of Camden, N.J.
McConnell to keep grip on GOP even if Republicans lose Senate
The Kentucky Republican vowed to remain party leader no matter what happens in November.
European Commission casts itself as world’s vaccine superhero
Under its proposed plan, the commission will negotiate with vaccine developers to give them the funding to begin manufacturing the most promising candidates immediately.
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