Lies and Lies Lying Threaten Democracy
A PolitiFact analysis traces 17 years of fact checking by Duke University’s Bill Adair and student reporters. It debunks Donald Trump’s claim that Kamala Harris used FEMA funds for housing migrants, noting two separate FEMA funds for disaster relief and migrant housing, and calls out the harm of persistent political falsehoods on public trust.
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Esther Manheimer
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Joe Biden
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Beyond the Big Lie and the culture of political truth
Kathleen Parker explains Adair s critique of political lying across eras starting with Nixon and Clinton and shaping Trump era norms. The book argues lies aim to win base support, with Republicans allegedly lying more, and readers urged to verify claims via PolitiFact and polls.
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Letters to the editor guidelines for The Chronicle Telegram
The Chronicle Telegram invites letters to the editor with edits for brevity accuracy and taste. Deadline for the November 5 election is 5 p.m. Friday October 25. Letters must be 250 words or fewer and include signature full address and phone number for verification.
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College for all needs a rethink in shipyard era
Newport News Shipbuilding employs 27 000 workers around the clock in a 550 acre yard shaping ballistic missile and fast attack submarines. The piece argues for a shift from pure college attainment to skilled trades like welding and electrical work, citing a skills gap and dwindling shipyards. It highlights ad campaigns to recruit, and notes the need to rebuild the defense industrial base and inspire K 12 pupils with hands on projects to revive a six figure shipyard career path.
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Technology makes cars confusing and new features overwhelm
A writer laments modern cars with 53 features and a 508 page manual. A Product Concierge explains systems like Predictive Occupant Protection and LATCH. Misfiring touch screens, conflicting hearing aid systems, and climate controls create headaches as the author struggles to learn New Car 101. Contact details included.
Usher Turns 46 On October 14 Almanac
Almanac notes Usher born in 1978 and celebrates his 46th birthday on October 14 2024. It also lists other birthdays including Dwight D Eisenhower Lillian Gish and Natalie Maines, plus a historical fact about Theodore Roosevelt, a 1908 Cubs win and a 5 MLB teams never winning a World Series, and moon phase details.
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