2020

Democrats Fail to Persuade Republicans, but Hope Voters Are Paying Attention

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WASHINGTON — House Democrats were prepared and passionate as they laid out over three draining days in the Senate a detailed argument for impeaching and removing President Trump. What they do not appear to have been is persuasive to the critical handful of Republicans who hold the key to their immediate objective: gaining access to […]

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‘American Dirt’ Isn’t Just Bad — Its Best Parts Are Cribbed From Latino Writers

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When I first read a scene about a young boy being crushed to death by a garbage truck in the new novel “American Dirt,” it made me queasy. Not because of its graphic depiction, or because the author, Jeanine Cummins, is not from Mexico, where the novel is set. What bothered me was the deja

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Lev Parnas Says He Has Tape of Trump Calling for Ambassador’s Firing

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Ms. Yovanovitch remained in her job for another year after Mr. Trump’s remarks until she was recalled on the White House’s orders, according to testimony in the impeachment inquiry. It is not clear whether the president changed his mind, forgot about his order or was talked out of dismissing her. Asked about the recording by

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Taylor Swift’s ‘Miss Americana’ Is An Intimate Look At The Inner Turmoil Of A Superstar

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PARK CITY, Utah ― Taylor Swift’s reign as “the good girl” is over ― at least that’s what she wants us to believe after watching “Miss Americana,” her Netflix documentary that debuted at the Sundance Film Festival on Thursday night.  The film, helmed by “After Tiller” director Lana Wilson, is an eye-opening look into Swift’s

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