Jessica Bennett and Frank Bruni discuss why “everything is celebrity culture” — even America’s politics.
Tag: United States
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Why the 1 Percent Buyback Tax Doesn’t Scare Investors
Democrats hope the tax will encourage companies to spend more on workers and operations, but strategists think it’s unlikely to deter corporations from repurchasing their stock.
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Anti-Muslim Hate Is Just as Horrific When It Comes From Muslims
With some indication that the killings of four men in Albuquerque may have had sectarian motives, some American Sunnis are calling for solidarity with Shiites.
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Subsidies in the Climate Bill Keep Oil and Gas Alive
A big winner is carbon capture technology. Subsidies will lock in fossil fuel use.
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A Frustrating Hassle Holding Electric Cars Back: Broken Chargers
Owners of battery-powered cars sometimes struggle to refuel on longer trips because public chargers don’t work or malfunction while cars are plugged in.