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Hakeem Jeffries and his deputies announce bids for top Dem leadership posts

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), the chair of the House Democratic Caucus, on Friday formally announced his bid to succeed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-N.Y.) as the House Democratic leader.The big picture: Jeffries, a Brooklyn native and former New York state legislator, would be the first Black leader of a party in Congress.He is seen by colleagues as the overwhelming favorite to take over —and there is doubt about whether he will face even token opposition.Assistant speaker Katherine Clark (D-Mass.) and Caucus Vice Chair Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.) are vying for the Nos. 2 and 3 spots."No, not of those three. Not at all,"
— Axios (November 19)   (Pocket)  

House Democrats' new leader Hakeem Jefferies boasts he's ready to tamp down 'The Squad'

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, who House Democrats elected to succeed Nancy Pelosi as party leader, made clear when he takes over in January that he isn't going to let the far-left flank, or any other faction, rule the caucus.
— Washington Times (December 2)   (Pocket)  

The Short List: Hakeem Jeffries, tornadoes, severe weather, freight rail strike, kratom overdose. Wednesday's news. - USA TODAY

House Democrats elected New York Rep. Hakeem Jeffries to lead their party in the next Congress, succeeding Nancy Pelosi. Jeffries will make history as the first Black lawmaker to lead a major party in Congress. Jeffries, 52, who has served in the House since 2013 and is chair of the House Democratic Caucus, marks a generational change in the party after two decades of leadership under Pelosi. “Hakeem Jeffries’ elevation as House Democratic leader is a turning point in the history of the United States Congress,” said Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., on the Senate floor Wednesday. Keep reading.
— USA Today (December 1)   (Pocket)  

House Democrats pick Hakeem Jeffries to succeed Nancy Pelosi, the first Black lawmaker to lead a party in Congress - CNN

House Democrats pick Hakeem Jeffries to succeed Nancy Pelosi, the first Black lawmaker to lead a party in CongressCNN'A Generational Change In Leadership': House Dems To Vote WednesdayMSNBCHakeem Jeffries elected to lead House Dems' next generationYahoo NewsOpinion: The Generation X, hip-hop-quoting congressman who's taking a big stepCNNLeader Jeffries: What Hakeem Jeffries means to Democrats, and NYCNew York Daily NewsView
— CNN (December 1)   (Pocket)  

Brutality Beckons in Beijing, Poltroonery Prevails in Washington

Kevin McCarthy might not ultimately manage to become the Speaker of the House. He has some 20 members of the Republican caucus who are firm opponents of his ascension to succeed Nancy Pelosi, and McCarthy’s allies are howling that if
— American Spectator (December 1)   (Pocket)  

Hakeem Jeffries, Pressing to Lead Democrats, Marks a Generational Shift

The congressman, who has served in the House for a decade, would be a far different leader from Speaker Nancy Pelosi, whom he is running to succeed.
— New York Times (November 19)   (Pocket)  

Biden administration eyes border overhaul as Title 42 pandemic policy ends

Top U.S. officials are considering drastic measures —including barring some asylum seekers and surging prosecutions of illegal border crossings— in preparation for an end to the pandemic-era Title 42 border policy, Axios has learned.Why it matters: Some of the ideas under serious consideration echo controversial immigration policies from the Trump administration. Others could expand legal avenues for migrants and asylum seekers in the region to enter the U.S.That some of these approaches are being considered at the highest levels of government reflects the Biden administration's desperation to get a handle on unprecedented efforts to cross the U.S.-Mexico border.Top officials from the White House National Security Council, Department of Homeland Security, State Department and Justice Department have been ...
— Axios (November 30)   (Pocket)  

Yale accused of discriminating against suicidal, mentally ill students in lawsuit - The Washington Post

Yale accused of discriminating against suicidal, mentally ill students in lawsuitThe Washington PostStudents sue Yale University, alleging discrimination against students with mental health disabilitiesCNNYale sued over mental health policies and student discrimination
— Washington Post (December 2)   (Pocket)  

Twitter to no longer enforce COVID misinformation policy

Twitter will stop enforcing its COVID-19 misinformation policy, a move raising concerns among public health experts and being lauded by those who say the social media platform selectively blocked content that questioned conventional wisdom about public policy related to slowing and ending the spread of the virus.
— Just the News (December 1)   (Pocket)  

Crowds in Chinese city of Guangzhou clash with white hazmat-suited riot police

The decision broke with the usual practice under China’s zero-Covid policy. It came after national health officials said on Tuesday that China would respond to “urgent concerns” raised by the public and that Covid rules should be implemented more flexibly, according to each region’s conditions.
— Weekly Standard (December 1)   (Pocket)  

Four Myths about Pandemic Preparedness

We are being deceived for a reason. Whatever that is, going along with a deception is a poor choice. Denial of truth never leads to a good place. When public health policy is based on a demonstrably false narrative, it is the role of public health workers, and the public, to oppose it.
— Brownstone (November 25)   (Pocket)  

State allocates 11 million annually fund new research centers at Morgan State University - CBS News

The Centers for Cybersecurity Assurance and Policy (CAP), Center Urban Health Equity (CUHE), Center for Equitable Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Systems (CEAMLS), Center for Data Analytics and Sports Gaming Research, and Center for Urban Violence and Crime Reduction address a variety of societal challenges and help Morgan achieve its goal of becoming a prestigious research doctoral university.
— CBS (November 24)   (Pocket)  

COVID-19-related financial strain and adolescent mental health - The Lancet

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— The Lancet (November 19)   (Pocket)