Memo memo on surveillance memo sparks transparency critique
Editorial urges skepticism about Friday release of a House Intelligence Committee memo on FBI surveillance warrants in the Russia Trump probe. It cites Pence Sanders Ryan quotes, notes deceit concerns, cites Steele opposition research, Ohr and Strzok ties, and questions the memo’s transparency and impact on Mueller’s investigation.
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Lisa Page
Human Resources
Rank & File
Robert Mueller
Vermont schools honor Black Lives Matter with flag display
Leonard Pitts reflects on race and communication amid a Montpelier High School action where students fly a Black Lives Matter flag with broad support. He notes Vermont's scarcity of Black residents, cites Joelyn Mensah as founder of the Racial Justice Alliance, and praises the moral courage of students and administrators while acknowledging opposition from some lawmakers. The piece urges white and Black readers to listen and learn from the moment.
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James Zweig
Joan Trumpauer Mulholland
Viola Liuzzo
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The Kansas Legislature Opens Its Work at Topeka
The Kansas Daily Tribune notes the legislature at Topeka begins with slow progress as members organize and elect officers. The piece reflects on typical early days of legislative bodies and the unhurried start to business.
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When Good News Feels Bad For The Economy
George Will argues that upbeat economic signals trigger risky behavior, citing Keynes and postwar eras. He notes steep savings declines, rising debt, and limited retirement funds as evidence that prosperity alters restraint, prompting ongoing consumption over thrift.
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