Politics
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Jimmy Buffett, Roguish Bard of Island Escapism, Is Dead at 76
With songs like “Margaritaville” and “Fins,” he became a folk hero to fans known as Parrot Heads. He also became…
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Women Say Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Is Rife in Group for Realtors
The powerful National Association of Realtors has ignored sexual harassment complaints, including those against the group’s president, current and former…
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I Think Our Condo Board Is Spying on Us. Are These Cameras Legal?
Cameras that capture images in common areas of buildings for security purposes are lawful. Recording conversations, typically, is not.
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The Eternal Search for the ‘Nemesis Bird’
For every devoted birder, there is a bird that continues to elude sighting.
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Why You Should Listen to Your Worst Instincts
There is no end of advice these days on how to be a good person, how to make good decisions,…
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Raising a Hand for the Man in the Mug Shot
One by one, some with a little hesitation, six hands went up on the debate stage Wednesday night when the…
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Life After Loss Is Awful. I Need to Believe It’s Also Beautiful.
In Jewish tradition, a child who loses a parent is required to say Kaddish, the mourner’s prayer, every day for…
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Artists Have Little to Fear From A.I.
I’ve got 99 problems with A.I., but intellectual property ain’t one. Media and entertainment industries have lately been consumed with…
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How Trump Actually ‘Skipped the Republican Debate Twice’
Hosted by Michelle Cottle, Ross Douthat, Carlos Lozada and Lydia Polgreen Listen to and follow ‘Matter of Opinion’Apple Podcasts | Spotify |…
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