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What happens to artists when they have to answer to online polls?

There might not be room for creativity when everything “new” is crowdsourced.




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Elizabeth Warren tried to do Bernie Sanders’s homework for him. She failed.

Maybe they need a new assignment.




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In other news — a rare political victory for poor and sick Americans

Punitive Medicaid work requirements are being rolled back.




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We thought Trump was the biggest con man. We were all wrong.

Somehow they’ve “tricked” him into saying and doing racist and corrupt things, in public and on camera.




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Trump and Republicans are on the hunt for Real Crimes

Those are being committed by the Democrats, Republicans say.




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The more love Always Trumpers show, the more dangerous Trump becomes

Come hell or high crimes, they always truckle to Trump. And they’re the true risk to our democracy.




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Republicans are all about boosting economic growth — except when it comes to food stamps

Kicking people off food stamps this late in the business cycle makes no sense.




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Ivanka Trump claims her father’s administration is ‘pro-family.’ That’s rich.

Maybe it’s irony. Or maybe it’s her latest attempt to pinkwash her father’s anti-family agenda.




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Mitt Romney bucks his party. Republicans should follow his leadership.

A bipartisan tax proposal could signal a shift in the GOP’s business-first focus.




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How can Democrats possibly challenge Trump on this economy? These charts might help.

Democrats' message that not everyone is equally benefiting from the spoils of this economic recovery has resonance.




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It’s time for some red states to do the right thing and accept refugees

Studies prove that resettlement benefits communities as a whole. So why are some governors still balking?




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She moved to Texas for safety. Now the state wants to keep out refugees like her.

Gov. Greg Abbott’s decision plays into some unfortunate stereotypes.




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Trump says he hates corruption. But he wants to make bribery easier worldwide.

“It’s just so unfair that American companies aren’t allowed to pay bribes to get business overseas.”




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Our expectations for Republican senators are so low it’s astonishing

Every single one of them is supposed to be exercising oversight of the executive branch.




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Trump’s anti-immigrant agenda isn’t about rule of law or economics at all

The latest immigration rule is based on obvious lies.




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Worried Trump might weaponize the presidency? He already has, many times.

He did it in the Ukraine affair, of course, but most of his abuses have happened closer to home.




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A socialist is likely to win the 2020 election. No, not Bernie Sanders.

How the president has proved himself a more successful socialist than Sanders is likely to ever be.




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With coronavirus, Trump’s lies and his reassurances backfire

Americans have not only health risks but also economic fears.




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Officials have spent the last few years dismantling anti-recession measures

And now, we’re woefully unprepared.




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America is going into an economic coma. Here’s how we (eventually) wake up from it.

A framework for how Congress should be thinking about the immediate economic challenges ahead — and the tools available to address them.




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Wanna spend $2 trillion? Here’s the agonizing choice you face.

Money needs to get spent fast. Money needs to get spent well. To some extent, those objectives are in tension.




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States and cities should brace themselves for a downward spiral

Some states still haven’t recovered from the last recession. They could face worse now.




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Saving lives in the pandemic will also save the economy in the long run

Economists are in agreement that returning to business as usual too soon could have devastating effects for GDP as well as human lives.




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How Trump is sabotaging the coronavirus rescue plan

And how Congress can rein him in.




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The covid-19 pandemic has revealed another area of critical government underinvestment

Archaic computer technology is hampering the effort to combat the effects of covid-19 in the United States.




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This ‘dreamer’ is saving lives during this pandemic. She wants a chance at normal life.

Young medical students and health-care workers simply want to keep contributing in the only home they know.




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Trump has almost nothing to lose. That’s why he wants to reopen the economy.

Reopening the country may be bad from a public health standpoint, but the president is pushing for it anyway.




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It appears the Trump administration is doing all it can to drive away health professionals

The administration’s crackdown on immigration makes it harder to staff a health-care system facing chronic worker shortages.




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If they’re heroes, pay and protect them like heroes

Those taking on great risk should be appropriately compensated.




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The White House’s coronavirus cure is even more magical than we could have imagined

Tax cuts are the GOP’s all-purpose remedy. Even for the coronavirus.




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How Web Media Developer can use YouTube SEO with Better Search Marketing to Rank Their Videos

There are several things which go into successful video marketing on YouTube. One of these things is the very often neglected YouTube SEO that’s so vital for getting viewers to actually find your video. Too many YouTube marketers are concerned with what’s going on in their videos to really push for better SEO, and it […]

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Important Functionalities for an E-Commerce Theme

As web designers/developers, finding the right theme for a client’s website can be a complicated process. There are several factors to consider – preference, needs, functionality, and even budget. When you first look at themes, aesthetics is often what captures the eye, looks are important and will play an essential role in creating the right […]

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What Will An Ecommerce Website Need To Stand Out In 2020?

ECommerce is undeniably a buzzword. Many people have been discussing this term for a long time since the Internet was opened to commercial use. Through its history, with many advantages over brick and mortar stores as well as mail-order catalogs, eCommerce has become one of the fastest-growing industries.  Did you know that 25% of the […]

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Tools You Should Know To Protect Bitcoin Transactions

The option of cryptocurrencies or electronic currencies for websites is increasingly stronger as a mechanism for the purchase of products and services, not only on the Internet but also in some businesses that have begun to accept this means of payment. If you’re working on a crypto-related project or a client who accepts cryptocurrency payments, […]

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12 Home Office Setup Ideas for Web Designers and Developers

Coffee, music, YouTube channels, and procrastination— only a handful of things can make your day when it comes to increasing productivity but none of them are as complete as having a home office setup. It makes a world of difference where and how you work especially if you work from home. Hence, some home office […]

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Literacy for All: Equitable Practices for Reading and Dyslexia

Teaching students to read is the first job of our schools. How can we help all students become strong, confident readers? Literacy for All: Equitable Practices for Reading and Dyslexia was held on February 20, 2020 in Annapolis, Maryland. The event was hosted by National Center on Improving Literacy (NCIL), Decoding Dyslexia Maryland (DD-MD), and community partners. Reading experts from NCIL shared best practices in early screening and interventions supported by decades of reading research.




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Power of language

I experienced two very different things this week: I revisited some speeches by the incomparable Toni Morrison after I learned of her death. And I watched a recent video about education. I hope not only the timeliness but also how these two intersect will become clear as you read on. A recent video that is posted on Colorín Colorado focuses on English language learners (ELLs) in Dearborn, Michigan. It is entitled You Are Welcome Here.




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Picture books can be worth a million words

A recent article from Edutopia suggested that we’re rushing young children through childhood.




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Learning with laughter: an interview with Kevin McCloskey

Kevin McCloskey delivers fascinating information in digestible, user-friendly formats, which appeal to not only young readers but experienced ones as well.




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Books are key to the future: an interview with Wade and Cheryl Willis Hudson

We hear a lot about diversity and inclusion these days, often as it relates to books for young readers. Just as publishing for children and teens has evolved over the years, so has adults’ perception of youth and what is appropriate for them.




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People to meet and things to do when stuck inside

I don’t know about anyone else, but I have a feeling I’m not alone. My cabin fever is getting worse the longer I’m staying home. The only thing keeping me sane is a pile of books that stimulate lots of ideas and inspire various activities. I’ve just gone through some recent books for kids and thought I’d share a few thoughts about how books can encourage creativity and help build a sense of community, right there at home.  




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Direct sales of ebooks in multiple languages

O’Reilly has long been a leader in fostering community and building a direct sales channel. This week we took the next step in enhancing the customer’s direct buying experience by offering German editions for many of our ebook titles. Take …




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German digital publishing – the Berlin way

My favorite number at the first TOC buchreport in Berlin on April 23rd was 20, as in 20% of the 2.4 million ebook buyers in Germany in 2012 had not bought any books in the previous twelve months, according to …




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Earned Attention: More than a stack of paper

As an industry I think we’re getting weary of all the various “rich content” experiments and products floating around these days. I have to admit that most make me want to yawn and move on to the next item in …




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Ending the TOC Conference, But Still Pushing Tools of Change for Publishing

O’Reilly has been publishing books since 1986, but I’ve often said that we consider ourselves more of a technology transfer company than a typical publisher. Twenty years after our first book, Unix in a Nutshell, we realized that the insights …




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How to Use WhatsApp Web on Any Browser

Need to use WhatsApp from the web? Using WhatsApp Web offers a way to use WhatsApp chat on any device at all with a web browser, regardless of what it is or where it is . WhatsApp is perhaps one of the most popular instant messaging platforms globally, and although it’s a messaging app designed ... Read More




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