The new coronavirus, 2019 n-CoV, continues to spread in China, and cases are being diagnosed in many other countries, including the U.S. In some of those countries, including Germany and Vietnam, people who have not visited China have been diagnosed. With initial symptoms that resemble other diseases, many people are wondering how to know whether to seek […]
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Flu is a much bigger threat than coronavirus
Seasonal influenza has already killed 10,000 to 25,000 people, according to the CDC.
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Past epidemics prove fighting coronavirus with travel bans is a mistake
Even if it were feasible to contain it, these measures could make us less safe in other ways.
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Trump’s idea of executive power is also impeachment defense
Donald Trump’s guiding principle is the idea that he’s the president — and that means he can do what he wants
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After the trial’s over, President Trump’s impeachment battles could determine who holds real power in the US government
The legal and constitutional battles sparked by President Trump’s behavior could affect how the U.S. government works for generations, long after the impeachment trial is over. After the last Senate staffer turns out the lights, major questions remain to be decided outside of the Capitol about the limits of presidential power, the willingness of courts […]
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Let’s slow the news down
Toxic politics, mixed with algorithm-fueled media, means that lies spread at warp speed.
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Technology and facts were what made newspapers successful
In the 19th century, newspapers began printing more fact than opinion and showed it was an economically solvent strategy.
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Charlie Pray: Profile of a Maine super utility infielder
In baseball they’re the most versatile players on the field: a standout who can typically play almost any defensive infield position: second base, shortstop, third base and sometimes even first base. The landscape of our governments — both state and federal — could not abide without them. They’re the utility infielders. Names like Elliot Richardson and George […]
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A grammar nerd gently dismantles those arguments for rejecting the new ‘they’
Judging by the correspondence sent by people bothered by the singular “they,” the grammar excuse seems to be a convenient fig leaf. What it’s covering is these letter writers’ own prejudice.
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Language is here to serve all of us. Merriam-Webster’s word of the year shows that.
It’s singularly honorable.