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How shocking was the Capitol assault?

Posted on February 27, 2021 by Naomi

This shocking: The heckling, praying, singing, chanting, and screaming grew louder, and the riot police inched closer together. The crowd was larger and rowdier than in recent years. Things were more tense. Violence had become common. Abortion clinics had been … Continue reading →

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Here’s why the Daily News is in the Headline Hall of Fame

Posted on January 29, 2021 by Naomi

Today, on top of a story about and photo of newly elected Georgia congressperson Marjorie Taylor Greene, promoter of the Capitol assault and of murdering congresspeople, this headline: REP. PREHENSIBLE

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“Compare and contrast” US vs Russia

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Naomi

Remember those “compare and contrast” essay questions we used to get in school? I’m still in school — eternally in school — so let’s do another US vs Russia contrast. Russia: in response to the mass non-violent protests supporting Alexey … Continue reading →

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