Postal Service reforms blamed for mail slowdowns unravel as politics polarize
Bloomberg Opinion argues the USPS slowdown amid reforms under Louis DeJoy was likely cost cutting not conspiracy. Two days of testimony show ordinary missteps and rising costs, worsened by pandemic and political brinksmanship. The piece cautions that polarization and social media distort perceptions and urges a return to shared reality.
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Medina Gazette letters to the editor guidelines
The Medina Gazette invites letters to the editor but edits for brevity accuracy and clarity. Letters should be 250 words or fewer and must include name full home address and telephone number for verification. Email submissions are preferred at letters medina-gazette.com or mail to 885 W Liberty St Medina OH 44256.
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Biden must show independence to defeat Trump in 2020 race
The column argues Biden needs stronger, independent stances to blunt Trump’s appeal. It notes Pence’s convention moment, critiques proposals for high spending financed by borrowing, and warns that rising debt and unrest threaten Democratic appeal. It cites Truman and Sister Souljah comparisons to urge a decisive pivot.
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Bill Clinton
GOP convention fuels claims of Trump’s world of lies
Trudy Rubin decries the GOP convention for peddling alternative facts about Trump’s handling of COVID-19 and foreign policy. She notes Pence and Pompeo tout success while masking failures, calls for stronger NATO and alliances, and warns of risks from a unilateral America First approach.
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