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NOIHTufekci: Trump’s NIH pick had mixed but valid record on covid
While some predictions were off, Bhattacharya would bring an ability to question conventional attitudes.
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Kristof: Myanmar proves need for International Criminal Court
Whatever your opinion of its warrant for Netanyahu, its actions on behalf of Rohingya are valid.
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Schwab: Bullying begins for all those not right with Trump
Trans folks, Democrats, Senate Republicans not keen on his nominations; they’re all on notice.
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Dowd: How is Trump ‘protecting’ women by appointing predators?
The backlash against #MeToo has left us to shrug our shoulders to ‘he said/she said’ defenses.
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Kristof: Israel’s ceasefire with Hezbollah means little for Gaza
Netanyahu seems willing to let suffering there continue, for Palestinians and Israeli hostages alike.
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Douthat: Three theories on what Trump’s Cabinet picks portend
Will his Cabinet act more as a coalition government, a team of rivals or a team of podcasters?
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Kristof: U.S. played part in crimes Netanyahu is charged with
A refusal to push harder to end indiscriminate bombings in Gaza and allow more relief should concern us.
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Schwab: Incompetence of Trump’s Cabinet is the whole point
Knowledge and experience aren’t necessary if the plan is to scuttle an agency and its duties.
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Stephens: Trump’s nominations of Gaetz defining deviancy down
Tapping Gaetz for AG isn’t just about ‘owning the libs’; it’s meant to instill cynicism about government.
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Burke: Most ‘Asked For It,’ but where does that leave the rest?
Just as the president-elect prepares for the next four years, so can those who oppose his plans.
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Goldberg: Gaetz an appointment so bad it may do some good
If he and other of Trump’s picks are confirmed it will launch the incompetence and chaos many warned…
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French: Trump’s Cabinet picks signal his coming failure
Most voters wanted a leader on prices, crime and peace; they’re getting chaos and retribution instead.
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Harrop: Democrats should cooperate with GOP; when it matters
With or without a House majority, they should work across the aisle when it serves nation’s interests.
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Douthat: If there’s a sacrifical pick, it’s RFK Jr., not Gaetz
Trump can live without Kennedy running HHS, especially if it helps him win confirmation for ‘his’ AG.
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Krugman: Trump won’t start trade war, but he could lose it
China must run huge trade supluses to stay afloat; Trump failed in his last ‘historic trade deal.’
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Goldberg: Trump’s appointments show he’s serious on deportations
Voters who assumed Trump’s promise of mass deportations was bluster, should look at his picks.
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Krugman: Count on Trump’s plans bringing back inflation surge
Deportations will create job losses we can’t fill, causing food and housing prices to again soar.
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Kristof: Democrats must return to their working-class roots
Some Democratic policy is in the interests of workers, but the party’s focus has been misdirected.
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Stephens: Specter of anti-Semitic pogroms returns to Europe
Authorities have condemned attacks in Amsterdam, but it’s a reminder of why the nation of Israel exists.
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Harrop: Liberal voices were a drag on Harris’ move to center
Harris tried, but media, politicians and others gave Trump the ammunition he needed to drag her down.