Know-Nothings and modern xenophobia in American politics
The piece traces Know-Nothing Islamophobia and nativist bias from the 1850s to today. It cites Lincoln, Trump, Carson, Kennedy, Fremont, and JFK, arguing against religious tests and for inclusive liberty. It notes poll data on Muslim suspicion and urges truth over fear. Contact details for Steve and Cokie Roberts are given.
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Abraham Lincoln
Donald Trump
Ben Carson
America
Ireland
Germany
Mexico
Lincoln
Russia
Trump
Barack Obama
Fox
CNN
ORC
Obama
New Hampshire
Carson
Meet the Press
United States
John C. Fremont
New
Republican Party
John F. Kennedy
Houston
Kennedy
Pope Francis Should Be a Friend of Free Markets
Opinion argues free markets drive innovation and poverty reduction while praising Francis as a friend of market approaches. It contrasts Cuba's socialist regime with wealthier, freer economies and cites environmental and economic performance as support for markets over statism. Reprinted from the Orange County Register.
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Pope Francis
United States
Congress
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Raul
Latin America
Sens
Marco Rubio
Ted Cruz
Yale University
Switzerland
Luxembourg
Australia
Berlin Wall
John Paul II
Clinton proposes steps to curb out-of-pocket health costs
Hillary Rodham Clinton outlined a plan to reduce medical bills for Americans under the Obama health law. She would require plans to cover three sick visits per year without counting toward deductibles for private and Obamacare plans, provide a refundable tax credit up to 5000 dollars for families ineligible for Medicare, and shield Americans from surprise bills while limiting excessive insurer rate hikes.
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Washington
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Barack Obama
Clinton
Debaters' Truth Loses To Folly In GOP Clash
Opinion piece decries candidate fabrications during CNN debate at the Reagan Library. It accuses Donald Trump Carly Fiorina and others of embellishing records while condemning claims about Planned Parenthood. The author argues real harm comes from misrepresentation of policies and national future.
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CNN
Donald Trump
Carly Fiorina
Hewlett-Packard
Chris Christie
U.S
Jeb Bush
Florida
Christie
Trump
Fiorina
United States
Reagan Presidential Library
Planned Parenthood
New Medications Help Restless Legs Relieve Symptoms
Dr Komaroff outlines treatments for restless legs syndrome including iron supplements for deficiency and several drug classes. Dopaminergic agents such as pramipexole ropinirole and rotigotine available as pills or a daily patch, benzodiazepines, anticonvulsants, and opioids for severe cases may be used in various combinations to improve sleep and reduce discomfort.
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Komaroff
Harvard Medical School
AskDoctorK.com
Doctor K
Shattuck St
Boston
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Cokie
Steven
Roberts
Editorial
Orange County Register
Yogi Berra
Women's Health Organization
ABC News
Joe
Conason
United Media Syndicate
Dr. K
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