Published on http://www.counterpunch.org I am completely half afraid to think. – Flann O’Brien Right now, walking about, conversing in your everyday life as an “Everyday American” you feel a... Read more
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The Marketing of Algorithmic Transmissions “The algorithm, he said, was YouTube’s speech and distinct from what users had posted.” – New York Times, Feb. 21, 2023 If the algorithm is speech... Read more
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NY Times – Politics
The president’s campaign has featured initiatives aimed at young people, union workers and environmentalists, but it is not clear that they will be sufficient to rekindle support in those groups. [...]
The president is increasingly hitting back with tariffs and other measures meant to restrict imports, raising tensions with Beijing. [...]
Republicans and Democrats voted to advance a measure to extend a warrantless surveillance law, but skeptics in both parties were still pushing to make substantial changes before a final vote. [...]
After years of tolerating unruly protests, some schools are starting to suspend and expel students, raising questions about where they should draw the line. [...]
After a rocky morning in which two jurors were dismissed, a full panel of 12 was seated. Opening statements could start Monday. [...]
The speaker, facing resistance from fellow Republicans, has devised a strategy for steering aid to Ukraine and Israel through the House. The key vote will take place before any of it hits the floor. [...]