Sunday, December 10, 2017

Evening Edition: Despite recent wins, Democrats remain divided about what they stand for

 
Democracy Dies in Darkness
 
 
Evening Edition
The day's most important stories
 
 
Despite recent wins, Democrats remain divided about what they stand for
From immigration to banking reform to taxes to sexual harassment, many in the party believe they do not have a unified message. Even their advantages have yet to coalesce into a set of beliefs as Democrats argue over how to best present themselves to voters.
Sen. Shelby has long moved in same circles as Roy Moore but is now an outspoken opponent
Richard Shelby has bucked his own Republican Party — and the president — by refusing to support the Senate campaign of Roy Moore. Shelby has warned that a win by the controversial Moore could hurt their state, which the senior senator has spent his life transforming.
 
Facing allegations of sexual misconduct, Moore says accusers engaged in 'ritual defamation'
The GOP Senate candidate in Alabama said: "I do not know them. ... I have never molested anyone." His first sit-down interview since Dec. 4 was aired as voters are preparing to cast their ballots Tuesday.
 
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What refugee chefs bring to our country — and what we stand to lose if their entry is denied
The richness of so many cuisines and cultures brought from all over the world makes American food so outstanding. The Trump administration has dedicated a lot of energy to barring refugees from entering the country, a move that would have a profound impact — not just on our food, but on our national identity.
 
Wonkblog | Analysis
8.8 million Americans face a major tax hike if the GOP eliminates the medical deduction
The deduction started in 1942 to help people deal with costs that hit when someone has cancer or needs round-the-clock care. The House version of the tax plan would scrap the deduction; the Senate bill would make it more generous. But the two plans must be reconciled.
 
In Franken's wake, three senators call on President Trump to resign
Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J) ask President Trump, who has been dogged by allegations of sexual misconduct, to step down. Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.), who faced accusations of sexual misconduct, announced his resignation last week.
 
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Trump's accusers 'should be heard,' U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley says
Her comments on CBS's "Face the Nation" diverged from the White House position that the 11 women are lying about the president's misconduct. "Women should always feel comfortable coming forward," Haley said.
 
Simeon Booker | 1918–2017
He chronicled civil rights movement and drew attention to Emmett Till's brutal murder
Booker, who died at 99, was the first full-time black reporter for The Washington Post, serving on the staff for two years before joining Jet magazine, where he risked his life to tell the story of the infamous lynching of the 14-year-old.
 
 
As California fires rage on, governor calls it 'kind of the new normal'
At least one person's death has been linked to the blazes, and the flames that are burning into a second week have destroyed more than 800 buildings. Officials stress that weather conditions could trigger still more hazards.
 
Perspective
How do you use an anonymous source? The mysteries of journalism everyone should know.
The vetting process news organizations use is one of the practices that journalists assume, perhaps incorrectly, that news consumers understand. Here's what news people would like readers like you to know.
 
 
     
 
 
 
 

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