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Because he’s an asshole

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On May 27, 2020
Facebook knows that it is poisoning political discourse, it could take steps to ameliorate the situation, but refuses to because it would make Republicans mad: That presentation went to the heart of a question dogging Facebook almost since its founding: Does its platform aggravate polarization...
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No good answers

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On May 26, 2020
Amy Davidson Sorkin has a smart, measured piece working through the huge issue of school openings in fall 2020. Another term (at least) of school closures would have devastating effects on many students and parents, but that doesn't solve the problem of how to open...
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Jimmy Cobb, the drummer who made crucial contributions to landmark jazz recordings including Kind of Blue, Someday My Prince Will Come and Sketches of Spain has died at 91: Jimmy Cobb, whose subtle and steady drumming formed the pulse of some of jazz's most beloved...
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