Daily Archives: December 2, 2024

For Iranian Women, Can a Revolution Take Place at Home?

Posted on December 2, 2024 by Jim deMaine

by By Elahe Esmaili in the NYT Ed note: Click here for a video of a slice of life in a family household as a new generation talks (and rebels) about the use of the hijab. This 18 minute clip gives … Continue reading →

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How Do You Like That Filibuster Now?

Posted on December 2, 2024 by Jim deMaine

by Michele Cottle in the NYT As Republicans prepare to take control of both chambers of Congress and the presidency, Senator Joe Manchin, the conservative West Virginia Democrat turned independent, has a question for his former Democratic teammates: “How do … Continue reading →

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Taking care of your own

Posted on December 2, 2024 by Jim deMaine

Editorial comment: not needed

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Global plastic talks collapse as oil states rebel

Posted on December 2, 2024 by Jim deMaine

by Esme Stallard in BBC News (thanks to Mike C.) More than nine billion tonnes of plastic has been produced globally with less than 10% recycled Countries have failed to reach a landmark agreement on tackling plastic pollution after more … Continue reading →

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