Alfalfa Club: The ‘Other’ America for the Rich and Famous
The rich and privileged who belong to the Alfalfa Club mix and mingle each year on Robert E. Lee’s birthday. You can bet they’re not thinking about what’s best for you.
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Wagging the Dog — Rabid Trump Is Not the Worst
Donald Trump has joined a long list of US presidents who have used warfare to distract from domestic problems.
Got Worms? Could Be the Freshwater Sushi
Fascinating, creepy video about a worm that may get into your body if you’re not careful — especially if you travel.
Gig Workers’ Rights Fight Ensnares Creative Freelancers
Can the labor rights movement balance the needs of contract workers with those of genuine independent contractors?
Some Clarity on Flight 752
Confirmation that two missiles brought down the Ukrainian airliner seems to answer one question — but others remain open.
To the Brink of War, With No Upside
A surprising conversation about Iran with prominent Middle East scholar Stephen Zunes.
The Lebanese Want to Fight Corruption, Not US-Iran Proxy War
For a moment, the assassination of Qassem Soleimani raised fears of a new wave of violence in Lebanon. Now, the people of this war-torn country are back to fighting corruption.
Raising the Minimum Wage by $1 May Prevent Thousands of Suicides
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An Experiment in Decency
A DOJ investigation into the Ferguson, MO, police department revealed how municipal fines and fees trap low-income people in a cycle of poverty and punishment. It’s happening across the US — but now San Francisco is leading major reforms.
The Healthcare Debate’s Chronic Condition
The myth of superior American medicine is a barrier to reform.
The New York Times’s Odd Plane-Strike Video
It’s not clear how it is that video cameras were on hand to capture Wednesday’s 6 AM downing of the Ukrainian jetliner near Tehran. Does that suggest it wasn’t the accident officials claim it was?
Gardening Trends for 2020: Think Unconventional, Sustainable
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