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Cyber security and hacking by Russia in 2016
10/11/2016
Grouped Articles
Why the US fears Russia is hacking its presidential election - BBC News
BBC News 10/11/2016
The Washington Post - Breaking news and latest headlines, U.S. news, world news, and video
The Washington Post
Senate and House Leaders Call for Inquiry of Russian Hacking in Election
The New York Times 12/12/2016
C.I.A. Judgment on Russia Built on Swell of Evidence
The New York Times 12/12/2016
Russian Hackers and American Hacks
WSJ 12/11/2016
Trump’s Approach: A Fresh Start or Crazy Reckless?
The New York Times 12/14/2016
Reality check for the second U.S. presidential debate on Oct. 9, 2016
10/10/2016
There are a lot of distortions of facts in the debate. A frequent distortion is that Trump opposed the Iraq war before it started. In addition to distortions there is the frequent resort to exaggerations. One has to be very careful to correctly interpret what is being said to not be trapped by soundbites or wild statements.
Grouped Articles
Reality Check: Second Clinton v Trump presidential debate - BBC News
BBC News 11/11/2016
24 fact checks from the second presidential debate
NBC News 10/10/2016
Anderson Cooper told Trump ‘That is sexual assault.’ The Justice Department agrees.
Washington Post 10/10/2016
A new low, even for Donald Trump
Washington Post 11/11/2016
Hillary Clinton Told People to Google ‘Donald Trump Iraq.’ They Did.
The New York Times 10/20/2016
Hillary Clinton, Mocking and Taunting in Debate, Turns the Tormentor
The New York Times 10/20/2016
Anthony Bourdain and his CNN television food/travel show "Parts Unknown"
10/06/2016
Grouped Articles
How Anthony Bourdain went from CNN’s biggest risk to its most unexpected star
Washington Post 09/20/2016
The U.S. Vice Presidential debate between Mike Spence of Indiana and Tim Kaine of Virginia on October 4, 2016
10/05/2016
A focus on Trump's crude language in the campaign against women and minorities, opposing minimum wage and and not paying taxes from Kaine. And a focus on deflecting this by Spence by not responding to these questions, and sticking with traditional Republican positions on immigration, abortion and the war in Syria, deals with Iran.
Grouped Articles
Tim Kaine and Mike Pence Clash Sharply Over Their Running Mates
The New York Times 10/05/2016
US election: Trump 'fool' and Clinton 'weak', say VPs - BBC News
BBC News 10/05/2016
Tim Kaine and Mike Pence step into spotlight to spar over Russia, immigration
Washington Post 10/05/2016
‘I Am an American Because of Him’: The Journey of Pence’s Irish Grandfather
The New York Times 03/16/2017
The first presidential election debate between Clinton and Trump moderated by Lester Holt in September 2016
09/27/2016
Grouped Articles
Presidential election debate: Trump and Clinton clash - BBC News
BBC News 09/27/2016
Hillary Clinton, Mocking and Taunting in Debate, Turns the Tormentor
The New York Times 10/20/2016
Trump's changes to immigration policies by September 2016
08/31/2016
Trump says only criminals and bad illegals would be immediately deported in a modification of his immigration policy. This is similiar to president Obama's policy.
Grouped Articles
Trump’s Shift in Immigration Stance Echoes Obama Administration Policy
WSJ 08/31/2016
After subdued trip to Mexico, Trump talks tough on immigration in Phoenix
Washington Post 09/01/2016
Donald Trump’s big immigration speech proves it: There is no ‘new’ Donald Trump
Washington Post 09/14/2016
Donald Trump Gambles on Immigration but Sends Conflicting Signals
The New York Times 08/31/2016
Explaining What Donald Trump Wants to Do Now on Immigration
The New York Times 09/01/2016
Trump presidency: Border hawk ex-general to run US security - BBC News
BBC News 12/07/2016
America's blue collar working class and the 2016 presidential election
08/26/2016
Grouped Articles
Trump a Working-Class Hero? A Blue-Collar Town Debates His Credentials
The New York Times 08/26/2016
Apple should repay Ireland 13bn euros, European Commission rules - BBC News
BBC News 08/30/2016
Obama blasts Trump as a phony champion of the working class
Washington Post 09/14/2016
Working-Class White Men Are Falling Further and Further Behind College Graduates
WSJ 10/05/2016
Struggling to Serve at the Nation’s Richest University
The New York Times 10/24/2016
Big government is the new West Coast craze
Washington Post 11/06/2016
The situation for key states in September 2016 for crossing the 270 Electoral College votes needed for Democrats and Republicans
08/24/2016
Key states are Colorado and Virginia. Republican states Utah, Georgia, and Arizona are up for grabs. Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Ohio and Florida are states both parties are trying to win. Pennsylvania has a history of voting Democratic. Senator Keane, Democratic Vice Presidential candidate is from Virginia and is popular there. Demographic shifts are improving for Democrats in North Carolina.
Grouped Articles
Donald Trump Faces Narrow Path to White House Victory
WSJ 08/24/2016
Democratic Dream of Two Blue Coasts? Clinton Is in Striking Distance
The New York Times 08/25/2016
Ohio, Long a Bellwether, Is Fading on the Electoral Map
The New York Times 09/29/2016
Republicans Rode Waves of Populism Until They Crashed the Party
WSJ 10/26/2016
Asian-Americans in the 2016 U.S.presidential election with a preference for a candidate with moderate views- a significant influence in states such as New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Nevada and California
08/22/2016
The Asian-American voters now number about 9 million, up 16% from the 2012 U.S. presidential election, and the fastest growing immigrant group. They can be an important influence in some states.
Grouped Articles
In Clinton vs. Trump, the Overlooked Impact of Asian-Americans
WSJ 08/22/2016
As Donald Trump Repels Minority Voters, G.O.P. Fears Its Future in the West
The New York Times 08/26/2016
Democratic Dream of Two Blue Coasts? Clinton Is in Striking Distance
The New York Times 08/25/2016
American women athletes in the Rio Olympics Summer Games with 61 medals- opening new frontiers for women in sports
08/22/2016
Grouped Articles
For Those Keeping Score, American Women Dominated in Rio
The New York Times 08/22/2016
Rio Olympics 2016: Did the IOC's gamble pay off or did Brazil fail to deliver?
BBC Sport 08/23/2016
Team USA's Rio 2016 highlights and lowlights: our writers' verdicts
The Guardian 08/22/2016
Nevada and working class women
08/17/2016
Grouped Articles
Why Las Vegas Is a Great Place for Working-Class Women
The New York Times 08/17/2016
Trump a Working-Class Hero? A Blue-Collar Town Debates His Credentials
The New York Times 08/26/2016
Democratic Dream of Two Blue Coasts? Clinton Is in Striking Distance
The New York Times 08/25/2016
Obama blasts Trump as a phony champion of the working class
Washington Post 09/14/2016
Big government is the new West Coast craze
Washington Post 11/06/2016
To Lift Growth, Janet Yellen Says, Make It Easier for Women to Work
The New York Times 05/05/2017
Capitalism and globalization that leaves many behind- the refocus planned at the G-20 meeting in China
08/17/2016
Dangers to the global economy from many left behind by the tech and trade changes of the last 2 decades that have benefitted some sectors and groups and hurt others. Turning to populist political appeals those who feel left behind and suffer the effects of a lack of intergenerational mobility could lead the world into a period of protectionism and nationalist upheaval. This would reverse many of the changes that delivered prosperity for the four decades after World War II.
Grouped Articles
Globalization: Capitalism Should Be Nicer | ZEIT ONLINE
ZEIT ONLINE 07/29/2016
World Trade Set For Slowest Yearly Growth Since Global Financial Crisis
WSJ 09/27/2016
WTO lowers trade growth forecast | Business | DW.COM | 27.09.2016
DW.COM 09/27/2016
More Wealth, More Jobs, but Not for Everyone: What Fuels the Backlash on Trade
The New York Times 09/28/2016
12/19/2016
On Globalization, China and Trump Are Closer Than They Appear
WSJ 01/27/2017
Hillary Clinton at Wellesley College- the early years
08/15/2016
Grouped Articles
Hillary Clinton’s breakout moment at Wellesley College
Washington Post 08/15/2016
Hillary Clinton Responds, With Fervor, to Girl’s Question on Body Image
The New York Times 10/04/2016
The New York Times 10/21/2016
The Road Trip That Changed Hillary Clinton’s Life
The New York Times 10/28/2016
Hacking into U.S. databases by Russia and the U.S. presidential election of 2016
10/11/2016
Intrusion into U.S. databases by Russia seen as an effort to influence the U.S. election process. In 2014 cyber security issues with China were brought up in meetings between president Obama and China's president Jinping, and efforts made to reach an agreement to prevent recurrence.
Grouped Articles
Why the US fears Russia is hacking its presidential election - BBC News
BBC News 10/11/16
The Washington Post - Breaking news and latest headlines, U.S. news, world news, and video
The Washington Post
Senate and House Leaders Call for Inquiry of Russian Hacking in Election
The New York Times 12/12/16
C.I.A. Judgment on Russia Built on Swell of Evidence
The New York Times 12/12/16
Russian Hackers and American Hacks
WSJ 12/11/16
Donald Trump Chooses Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State
WSJ 12/13/16
Editorial opinion and lead stories in U.S. media on the second U.S. presidential debate between Clinton and Trump, Oct 9, 2016
10/10/2016
The debate happens a day after the story about a tape from 2005 on Trump's lewd comments about women is shown on television. Clinton focusses attention on the comments by Trump on women, minorities and people with disabilities. Trump brings up Bill Clinton. What little discussion focussed on economic issues and taxes that has taken place happens in the latter part of the 90 minutes debate.
Grouped Articles
Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton Swap Barbs, Snipes in Second Debate
WSJ 10/10/16
US presidential debate: Clinton doubts Trump 'groping' apology - BBC News
BBC News 10/10/16
Reality Check: Second Clinton v Trump presidential debate - BBC News
BBC News 11/11/16
24 fact checks from the second presidential debate
NBC News 10/10/16
Donald Trump went there, on every scandal, real or fake
Washington Post 10/10/16
Anderson Cooper told Trump ‘That is sexual assault.’ The Justice Department agrees.
Washington Post 10/10/16
Theresa May, Brexit, and the British working class
10/05/2016
Grouped Articles
U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May Pivots Party Toward Working-Class Voters
WSJ 10/05/16
Working-Class White Men Are Falling Further and Further Behind College Graduates
WSJ 10/05/16
Theresa May Brings Tenacity to Challenge of Brexit - SPIEGEL ONLINE
SPIEGEL ONLINE 11/01/16
‘Brexit’ Will Require a Vote in Parliament, U.K. Court Rules
The New York Times 11/03/16
U.K. Lawmakers Must Vote on Brexit, High Court Rules; Pound Surges
WSJ 11/03/16
Paul Nuttall says Ukip will 'replace Labour' after succeeding Nigel Farage as party's new leader
The Telegraph 11/28/16
Israeli leader Shimon Peres
09/30/2016
Grouped Articles
Shimon Peres’s Reflections on War, Peace and Life
09/30/16
World Leaders Gather to Mourn Shimon Peres, and Possibly His Dream
The New York Times 09/30/16
What Is Russia Up To, and Is It Time to Draw the Line?
The New York Times 09/30/16
The Alt-Right movement and its linkup with Donald Trump's 2016 U.S. presidential campaign
09/20/2016
Articles describing how the Trump campaign and the Alt-Right are drawn to each other and how it has presented rebellious sentiment during the 2016 U.S. presidential campaign. Predominantly a social media movement in its expression, it also combines elements of mysogynistic expression and contempt for current values.
Grouped Articles
The Economist 09/17/16
Trump Rhetoric Poses Dangers to American Democracy - SPIEGEL ONLINE
SPIEGEL ONLINE 10/19/16
Both Old and New Media Are Failing Voters
WSJ 11/03/16
The New York Times 11/07/16
The Guardian 11/06/16
Washington Post 11/08/16
The U.S. Federal Reserve and the populist movements of 2016 of Trump and Sanders
08/26/2016
By missing the signals of the bubble in financial markets and letting the mortgage crisis develop upto the point that the overleveraged banks had to be rescued and the global economy went into a deep recession, the U.S. Fed created the conditions for the populist movements of 2016. Very low rates designed to help the economy recover hurt savers, further depressing the financial assets of the middle and working class. The lack of access to public colleges hurt upward mobility, and the high cost of tution led to parents assuming large amounts of student debt further depressing their condition. The assets of middle and working class people revealed at a Boston Fed sponsored Inequality conference in Oct. 2014 were shocking- the average net worth of the lower half of the distribution in the U.S., or 62 million households was an average of $11,000, with one quarter at zero net worth, according to Janet Yellen, the chairman of the Fed, America's central bank.
Grouped Articles
Years of Fed Missteps Fueled Disillusion With the Economy and Washington
WSJ 08/26/16
From Trump to Brexit rhetoric: how today's politicians have got away with words
The Guardian 08/27/16
Apple should repay Ireland 13bn euros, European Commission rules - BBC News
BBC News 08/30/16
Apple must now pay its taxes. This is a vindication of protest | Owen Jones
The Guardian 08/30/16
The Economic Expansion Is Helping the Middle Class, Finally
The New York Times 09/13/16
Fed, With 3 Officials in Dissent, Stands Firm on Interest Rates While Noting Improving Economy
The New York Times 09/21/16
Why Colombia's Santos and the NYT description of peace in the America is overdrawn
08/26/2016
The more visible conflicts are now replaced by less visible but no less insidious and dangerous conflict that has entered civil life and discourse further north in central America, Mexico and the U.S. disrupting democratic process, civil society and the rule of law.
Grouped Articles
Colombia’s Milestone in World Peace
The New York Times 08/26/16
Colombia’s Remarkable Peace Process
The New York Times 08/25/16
Colombia Peace Deal Is Defeated, Leaving a Nation in Shock
The New York Times 10/02/16
La victoria del No sorprende a Colombia sin un plan b
10/03/16
Deep Scars and Complacency Defeated Colombia’s Peace Deal
The New York Times 10/04/16
Former President Who Fought Colombia’s Peace Deal Holds Key to Its Future
WSJ 10/03/16
The great performance of the U.S. in the 2016 Rio Olympics
08/23/2016
Grouped Articles
Rio 2016: Why Team USA Exceeded All Expectations
WSJ 08/21/16
For Those Keeping Score, American Women Dominated in Rio
The New York Times 08/22/16
Rio Olympics 2016: Did the IOC's gamble pay off or did Brazil fail to deliver?
BBC Sport 08/23/16
Team USA's Rio 2016 highlights and lowlights: our writers' verdicts
The Guardian 08/22/16
The U.S. Democratic party in the South and urban liberal moderates in 2016
08/22/2016
Urban liberal moderates such as in the urban centres of Georgia and South Carolina form the basis of a new Democratic party in the South in 2016. Trump's resemblance in rhetoric to Alabama governor George Wallace, immigration now and civil rights then, is creating a new dynamic in the Southern U.S. states with college educated voters in the suburbs, especially women, and some Republican women shifting away from Trump.
Grouped Articles
Why Hillary Clinton Might Win Georgia
The New York Times 08/22/16
In Clinton vs. Trump, the Overlooked Impact of Asian-Americans
WSJ 08/22/16
In Clinton vs. Trump, the Overlooked Impact of Asian-Americans
WSJ 08/22/16
Donald Trump Faces Narrow Path to White House Victory
WSJ 08/24/16
Democratic Dream of Two Blue Coasts? Clinton Is in Striking Distance
The New York Times 08/25/16
From Trump to Brexit rhetoric: how today's politicians have got away with words
The Guardian 08/27/16
The burqua and women from Muslim countries in Europe- a changing debate on integration of immigrants and the burqua in 2016-2017
08/19/2016
Grouped Articles
German interior ministers call for partial burqa ban | Germany | DW.COM | 19.08.2016
DW.COM 08/19/16
French Prime Minister Faults Times Article Giving Voice to Muslim Women
The New York Times 09/06/16
‘The Way People Look at Us Has Changed’: Muslim Women on Life in Europe
The New York Times 09/02/16
Zeit Online Von Mark Schieritz's 3 Part series on Capitalism, Globalization, and discontent in global society
08/17/2016
The appeal of populist politicians using racist slogans and divisive rhetoric to appeal to those left behind by the capitalism, tech changes, trade and globalization of the last 2 decades, has created a new danger to the prosperity and peace achieved in the 4 decades after World War II. Schieritz shows how this needs to be addressed and the changes already taking place.
Grouped Articles
Globalization: Capitalism Should Be Nicer | ZEIT ONLINE
ZEIT ONLINE 07/29/16
Big government is the new West Coast craze
Washington Post 11/06/16
Populism, Far From Turned Back, May Be Just Getting Started
The New York Times 04/25/17
A Gallup study with 87,000 intervews on what Trump supporters look like and the communities they come from- less likely to be unemployed, facing intergenerational mobility problems, health issues, cultural angst
08/16/2016
Grouped Articles
How Economic Anxieties Explain Donald Trump’s Appeal—And Where They Fall Short
WSJ 08/16/16
From Trump to Brexit rhetoric: how today's politicians have got away with words
The Guardian 08/27/16
Trump Rhetoric Poses Dangers to American Democracy - SPIEGEL ONLINE
SPIEGEL ONLINE 10/19/16
In Boomers’ Sunset, Election Reawakens an Old Divide
The New York Times 11/07/16
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