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July 19, 2019

Elizabeth Warren Has a Plan for Private Equity.

Slate Money talks Elizabeth Warren, gentrification, and Netflix.
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Published on July 19, 2019 23:02

The Creator of Theater’s Hottest New Musical Really, Really Hates The Lion King

A Strange Loop’s Michael R. Jackson on spending years ushering for a show he loathed, why he welcomes white audiences, and of course, Cats.
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Published on July 19, 2019 17:26

Is Trump a Racist or a Narcissist?

He’s both.
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Published on July 19, 2019 16:44

AOC Is Right: The Department of Homeland Security Should Be Dissolved.

It was a bad idea when Joe Lieberman thought of it. It was a bad idea when George W. Bush signed it into law. And it’s a bad idea in action today.
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Published on July 19, 2019 16:39

Trump Falsely Claims Four Congresswomen Used the Slur “Evil Jews”

Seems like he’s just making up the most horrible thing he can think to say at this point.
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Published on July 19, 2019 15:45

Why the Moon Landing’s Anniversary Is Getting Less Attention Than D-Day’s.

It has to do with the groups and generations whose identities are wrapped up in those older events.
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Published on July 19, 2019 15:44

Police Aren’t Ready for Amazon’s Facial Recognition System, but They’re Using Its Doorbell Cameras

The easiest way to build is panopticon might be duct-taping it together from consumer products.
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Published on July 19, 2019 15:17

Even Furries Hate the Cats Trailer

YouPorn has not seen any increase in searches for Cats, which is a mixed blessing.
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Published on July 19, 2019 15:16

What Do Cats Think of the Cats Trailer?

We asked some.
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Published on July 19, 2019 15:07

The Angle: What Trump’s Attacks on Ilhan Omar Prove About His Worldview

The president has always said the quiet part loud, and he always means it.
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Published on July 19, 2019 15:05

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