Paul Krugman | The Frauding of America's Farmers

31 August 19

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31 August 19 It's Live on the HomePage Now: Reader Supported News Paul Krugman | The Frauding of America's Farmers Paul Krugman, The New York Times Krugman writes: "Donald Trump is unpopular, but he retains the loyalty of some important groups. Among the most loyal are America's farmers, who are a tiny minority of the population but exert disproportionate political influence because of our electoral system, which gives 3.2 million Iowans as many senators as almost 40 million Californians." READ MORE Sen. Bernie Sanders. (photo: Joshua Lott/Reuters) Bernie Sanders' Plans to Eliminate Billions in Medical Debt Annie Grayer, CNN Grayer writes: "Sen. Bernie Sanders announced late Friday that he plans to eliminate billions in medical debt, hinting at a proposal the 2020 presidential Democratic candidate's campaign has yet to release in full." READ MORE Marta and her daughter Julia walk out of the airport with her son José, who is developmentally delayed, after her arrived at Dulles international airport in Virginia. (photo: Jason Andrew/Guardian UK) Tears of Relief: Disabled Migrant Reunited With Family After Trump-Induced Torment Adam Gabbatt, Guardian UK Gabbatt writes: "In the early hours of Wednesday morning, at an airport in northern Virginia, Jose was finally reunited with his family." READ MORE U.S. Special Operations personnel prepare to board a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during a mission in Afghanistan. (photo: U.S. Department of Defense) Trump: 'We're Going to Always Have a Presence in Afghanistan' teleSUR Excerpt: "United States President Donald Trump said Thursday that the U.S. will continue to maintain a military presence in Afghanistan even after a peace deal with the Taliban is reached." READ MORE Anna Chambers at a park near the Bensonhurst neighborhood of Brooklyn, N.Y., Jan. 27, 2018. (photo: Nicole Craine) In Secretive Court Hearing, NYPD Cops Who Raped Brooklyn Teen in Custody Get No Jail Time Natasha Lennard, The Intercept Lennard writes: "The young woman who goes by Anna Chambers on social media had just a few short words for the public on Thursday evening. 'Fuck the criminal justice system,' she tweeted." READ MORE Corozal, Puerto Rico. (photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images) 5 Ways Puerto Rico Is Still Struggling to Recover From Hurricane Maria Justin Agrelo, Grist Agrelo writes: "Tropical Storm Dorian skirted Puerto Rico's western corner on Wednesday, before heading north towards Florida, where it is expected to develop into a Category 3 hurricane. While the storm spared Puerto Rico of much damage, it raised attention to how the island is still in recovery mode - and ill-equipped for another natural disaster." READ MORE A coal-fired power plant in Ghent, Kentucky. (photo: Luke Sharrett/NYT) Major Climate Change Rules the Trump Administration Is Reversing John Schwartz, The New York Times Schwartz writes: "The move to rescind environmental rules governing emissions of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas, brings to 84 the total number of environmental rules that the Trump administration has worked to repeal." READ MORE Contribute to RSN Update My Monthly Donation