Todd Gitlin
Professor of Journalism and Sociology, Chair of Communications, Columbia University. Writer of nonfiction & novels. Troublemaker. Retweet is only pass-through.
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LeBron stays on message after Lakers milestone
LeBron James devoted more than half of his postgame media session to speaking about social justice after a win that clinched the Lakers' first No. 1 seed in the Western Conference in 10 years.
Todd Gitlin
LeBron stays on message after Lakers milestone
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Watch the full “Axios on HBO” interview with President Trump
The interview was filmed on Tuesday, July 28 and aired Monday, Aug. 3 on HBO.
A Vast Racial Gap in Death Penalty Cases, New Study Finds
Defendants convicted of killing white people, the study found, were far more likely to be executed than the killers of Black people.
Todd Gitlin
"Black lives do not matter nearly as much as white ones when it comes to the death penalty...the study concluded that defendants convicted of killing white victims were executed at a rate 17 times greater than those convicted of killing Black victims."
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One-Third of New York’s Small Businesses May Be Gone Forever
Small-business owners said they have exhausted federal and local assistance and see no end in sight after months of sharp revenue drops. Now, many are closing their shops and restaurants for good.
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NYC: It's way past time for commercial rent control. "More than 2,800 businesses in New York City have permanently closed since March 1, according to data from Yelp, a higher number than in any other large American city."
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How the Media Could Get the Election Story Wrong
We may not know the results for days, and maybe weeks. So it’s time to rethink “election night.”
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2/ intense campaign to explain to voters how the process will actually work this year. And second, teach the public patience." Do not repeat the 2000 disaster of putting FL in Bush's column prematurely. NO PROJECTIONS UNTIL ABSENTEE BALLOTS ARE COUNTED.
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The Democrats Need a Plan to Fight Corruption—the Usual Kind as Well as the Trump Kind
By embracing a strong anti-corruption program, Joe Biden and his party can spotlight the Trump Administration’s record of quasi-bribery, quasi-extortion, and inside deals.
The Man Who Made Stephen Miller
Almost 20 years ago, anti-immigration activist David Horowitz cultivated an angry high-school student. Now his ideas are coming to life in the Trump administration.
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#StephenMiller = #DavidHorowitz, Jr. The Man Who Made Stephen Miller politi.co/2XhA0Vm via @politico
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Law to Reduce Crack Cocaine Sentences Leaves Some Imprisoned
Critics say the First Step Act is being applied too arbitrarily by judges who are taking a hard line when it comes to revisiting nonviolent drug sentences.
‘The Better I Got in Sports, the Worse the Racism Got’
Patty Mills, a key reserve for the San Antonio Spurs, said he developed an emotional shield from a lifetime of racial abuse, but he is using the platform of the N.B.A.’s restart to speak out against racism.
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#PattyMills is a great citizen of the world. (So is #GreggPopovich, whose phrase that is.)
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Despite Historic Plunge, Europe’s Economy Flashes Signs of Recovery
European countries that have better contained the virus are poised for speedier economic recovery than the United States.
The Chaotic Design of Trump’s Mail-In Voting Rants
Voting by post is necessary amid the ravages of the coronavirus pandemic, but it requires a functioning delivery service and sufficient funding for states—two things that the President is determined to sabotage.
Four-in-ten who haven’t yet filled out U.S. census say they wouldn’t answer the door for a census worker
Those who have not responded to the census so far are likely to be from groups the census previously has struggled to count accurately.
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Four-in-ten who haven’t yet filled out U.S. census say they wouldn’t answer the door for a census worker
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James Murdoch resigns from board of News Corp
Media giant announces decision by Rupert Murdoch’s son, citing ‘disagreements over certain editorial content’
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We Lost the Battle for the Republican Party’s Soul Long Ago
Only fear will motivate the party to change — the cold fear only defeat can bring.
Will Herman Cain’s Death Change Republican Views on the Virus and Masks?
His publicly dismissive attitude about the pandemic reflected the hands-off inconsistency of many party leaders.
Todd Gitlin
2/ Trump rally in Tulsa, which local public health officials had urged the campaign to postpone, Mr. Cain urged people to “Ignore the outrage” and to defy “the left-wing shaming!”'
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Louie Gohmert’s Coronavirus Case Reveals a Dangerous Reality in Congress
Congress, which is tasked with shepherding the nation through the pandemic, itself lacks consistent procedures for protecting its members and its work force.
A Quarter of Bangladesh Is Flooded. Millions Have Lost Everything.
The country’s latest calamity illustrates a striking inequity of our time: The people least responsible for climate change are among those most hurt by its consequences.
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"One of the most striking modern inequities: Those who are least responsible for polluting Earth’s atmosphere are among those most hurt by its consequences. The average American is responsible for 33X more planet-warming CO2 than the avg Bangladeshi."
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Trump Attacks an Election He Is at Risk of Losing
Mr. Trump has become a heckler in his own government, failing to marshal leaders in Washington to form a robust response to the health and economic crises. Instead, he is raising doubts about holding the election on time.
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3/ the issue entirely when confronted by reporters. But many others were blunt in their rejection of Mr. Trump’s position."
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