Amid Insanity, Small Kindnesses Stand Out
The piece reflects on acts of kindness amid chaos such as a church baptism tragedy in Mexico City and public figures' troubling behavior. It cites reader stories like Bridget Kernan on Chestnut Street where a Black man helped her carry bags, offering calm and reassurance. The author questions whether kindness is a reflex or a deliberate choice to reclaim civility.
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Carbon tax placeholder and RPS passage debate
In Ohio the Republican caucus pushes to weaken renewable standards while a pass-through charge on energy bills funds renewables. The system requires 3.5 percent generation from renewables in 2017, rising to 4.5 in 2018 and up one percent yearly through 2026. The energy charge labeled Renewable Programs on bills helps fund renewables and can act like a carbon tax by raising electricity costs to incentivize efficiency. Eddie Smith, executive director of Energy Council (SOPEC), advocates for the value of both RPS and the pass-through charge and calls on others to join.
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Editorial: Use today’s pain to withstand future storms
An editorial urges sustained relief for victims of Irma Maria and Harvey. It notes global and domestic rescue responses from Mexico Spain Japan Israel and U S states including New York. It stresses power and communications as recovery linchpins and praises advances in forecasting while calling for ongoing aid and unity.
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Trump speech at UN sparks debate on North Korea threat
Commentary contrasts Trump's UN remarks and past administrations' policies on North Korea. It notes sanctions and China cooperation, questions of diplomacy, and calls for cautious handling to avoid war while seeking new negotiations. The piece critiques previous pushes for confrontation and highlights the perceived contradictions in current rhetoric.
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Last ditch health care bill sparks renewed ACA fight
Amid foggy news chatter Republicans press to vote on a third ACA repeal bill. After McCain’s no vote Senate leaders push to move on as Trump and Democrats await more details. The plan would end Medicaid expansion funding after 2026 and threaten subsidies for 9.2 million, with states free to alter preexisting conditions protections and coverage rules.
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