Almanac November 29 2017 highlights birthdays facts and quotes
Almanac item notes today is Nov 29 2017 with birthdays for Louisa May Alcott CS Lewis Adam Clayton Powell Jr and Don Cheadle among others. It lists Tennis for Two as an early video game from 1958 by William Higginbotham and a quote from Alcott about women's roles. The entry also cites Bentley Subglacial Trench as the world’s deepest non ocean point and the moon’s phase between Nov 26 and Dec 3. Don Cheadle turns 53 today.
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Trump era governance undercuts U S leadership and science
A Washington Post opinion piece ridicules the Trump administration for chaotic governance cites CFPB friction with Acting Director Mulvaney and English, science policy cuts, Tillerson’s downsizing, and damage to diplomacy. It warns of lasting costs and a weakened U S role.
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Better Late Than Never for Clintons in Sex Harassment Debate
Cal Thomas reflects on how figures around Bill and Hillary Clinton faced scrutiny over sexual misconduct. Kathleen Sebelius criticizes white house responses and double standards while contrasting responses to Sen Franken and Roy Moore. The piece urges accountability and retirement for the Clintons.
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Whataboutism and the Moore Senate race controversy
The piece critiques whataboutism in political discourse centered on Roy Moore's alleged sexual misconduct with minors. It contrasts Moore's accusations with others like Franken, Conyers, and Clinton, arguing that child molestation carries a unique gravity and that accountability should be decisive despite partisan loyalties.
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