#Policies

1/ THREAD of what know and/or what we are told:- Coronavirus is VERY contagious so anyone who was in the same room of an infected person (even hours later) needs
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Okay, I'm gonna compile some criticisms I and others have had of @UnlearnEcon's treatment of Diamond, and also talk about the ways in which I think his response to some
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*** What is automatic about the automatic stabilizers?The discussion on the US extending the extra $600 in unemployment benefits has been couched in terms of automatic stabilizers. But if Congress
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This is a #ritaunsolicited ridiculously long thread (actually 1/2 threads) on…appeals! I plan to cover many topics in the coming weeks, but I think appeals are particularly ripe for conversation.
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1) What I'm going to say is based on my experience thus far and the research I do. I've noticed that there's a grave disparity between what we see on
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Article 28, 29, 30 of Indian Constitution, needs to be removed or amended....Article 30 of Indian Constitution is biased in and inhuman. There is clear a discrimination against Hindus in
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It’s almost Thanksgiving Day.The supermarket chains millions of Americans flock to for their turkey and feast ingredients have a lot to be thankful for. Their workers, not so much. 1/11https://twitter.com/Public_Citizen/status/13316193564
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1/ A few charts to place the covid-19 situation in @Allegheny_Co into context (thanks to data from @HealthAllegheny public site). Note that the data (e.g., case counts, deaths) is regularly
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Penang used to lead in public transportation. It was among the first urban centres in Southeast Asia to operate steam trams, electric trams & trolleybuses. Pictured is an electric tram
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Outrage of Varna by Karma gang is shallow, fake and loaded with agenda.They are crying about a non existent problem. Real problem-when you are assumed guilty without trial and jailed
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University of Helsinki's ‘Changes in Sacred Texts and Traditions’ celebrates a new book publishing al-Yahudu tablets -- ignoring that they were likely looted & smuggled out of wartime Iraq (in
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IGP Kashmir today revealed at a press conference that DNA of the Rajouri family members has matched with that of the 3 persons killed in Amishpura Encounter in Shopian on
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Why is English a *barrier* to India's development? A summary:Today and the future is of technology. Technology development requires technical understanding, logic and thinking skills. World-over people learn and use
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This story is even wilder than you heard. Please take a good look at how Pinterest treated @IfeomaOzoma @erikashimizu. Based on interviews w/ex-employees and copies of investigation findings, email correspondence
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President Biden is approaching his 100th day in office. So far, voters seem pleased, but Republicans are struggling to counter his robust policy agenda. An analysis, by @jon425.https://www.businessinsider.com/biden-100-days-legislative-agen
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This is a freshly circulating incident out of MN. When I discuss viral or otherwise high profile incidents I always like to say "I was not there and that this
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