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Finally, Urgency on New York’s Homeless
By THE EDITORIAL BOARD
Mayor Bill de Blasio’s new approach, added to his earlier proposals, looks like a full-blown attack on homelessness. Next he needs to produce results. 
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Courage on Trial in China
By AI WEIWEI
Pu Zhiqiang has been one of the few lawyers willing to forcefully defend political activists. Comments
FRANK BRUNI
Blood, Sweat and Trump
The Republican front-runner’s latest swipes, at Hillary Clinton, reveal some exceedingly strange hang-ups. Comments
JENNIFER WEINER
The Year of the Toilet
Hillary Clinton’s bathroom break and the real meaning of a place to seek relief. Comments
THOMAS B. EDSALL
Trump, Obama and the Assault on Political Correctness
No matter who wins the presidency, the reckless abandonment of the norms of political discourse has profound implications. Comments
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Bernie Sanders: To Rein In Wall Street, Fix the Fed
By BERNIE SANDERS
The institution that was created to serve all Americans has been hijacked by the banks it is supposed to regulate. Comments
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Seismic Political Shock in Spain
By THE EDITORIAL BOARD
Spain’s election is the latest evidence that voters are sick of austerity and losing faith in their established parties.
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Why Investors Are Right to Be Distrustful
By THE EDITORIAL BOARD
JPMorgan’s latest settlement is a reminder of how little the S.E.C. does to protect investors.
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How Saddam Hussein Gave Us ISIS
By KYLE W. ORTON
The Islamic State was born when the desperate dictator turned to religion to shore up his teetering regime.
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‘Animated Life: The Living Fossil Fish’
By FLORA LICHTMAN and SHARON SHATTUCK
This short video celebrates the discovery of the coelecanth, the fossil-like fish time left behind. Comments
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Things That Annoy in the Season of Joy
It's the season of giving and joy, but inevitably there's also plenty to complain about. What's most annoying about the winter holidays?
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Our Misplaced Nostalgia for Cassette Tapes
By ROSECRANS BALDWIN
Why are people suddenly flocking to an outdated, subpar technology? What’s next, the MiniDisc?
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At Greece’s Borders, a Test for Europe
A question of identity — for member states and for the union as a whole.
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Driving Poland Apart
By PIOTR BURAS
Polish society isn't swinging to the right, it's cleaving down the middle between traditionalism and liberalism.
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A Step Forward for Juvenile Offenders
By THE EDITORIAL BOARD
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s plan to pardon thousands of youthful offenders is welcome news.
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Which Candidate’s Holiday Gear Should You Wear This Season?
By ELIZABETH WILLIAMSON
Cruz for President
Voters this season face a bewildering array of candidate-themed Christmas sweaters. This quiz will help you pick the right one.
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Congress Gets Out of the I.M.F.’s Way
By THE EDITORIAL BOARD
The much needed reforms will give countries like China and India a greater say in the organization.
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The Security Council Wakes Up on Syria
By THE EDITORIAL BOARD
A plan for a cease-fire and talks gains the Council’s support, but many crucial decisions remain, like who will represent the opposition. Comments
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Value in Medical Care
The president of the Mayo Clinic writes that commercial insurance should be included in reimbursement analysis.
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How the Candidates Did in the Democratic Debate
Readers discuss The Times’s coverage of the debate and the image projected by each of the three candidates.
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Parents, Stop Obsessing Over Concussions
By STEVEN M. ROTHMAN
A kid with a head bump and a knocked-out boxer aren’t the same. Comments
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Limit State Access to Federal Court
By AMANDA FROST and STEPHEN I. VLADECK
An immigration case could give too much power to the U.S. judiciary. Comments
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Integrating the New York Schools
Educators count magnet and charter schools among the avenues.
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Ignoring Asian-Americans
A writer objects that “Asian-Americans are too often missing from the dialogue on diversity in the United States.”
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West Bank Businesses: A View From the P.L.O.
Caroline Katba of the Palestinian delegation to the United States writes that “Israeli settlements stifle Palestine’s economy.”
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The Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Holiday Gift Warnings
By BRIAN McFADDEN
December 20, 2015 -- By Brian McFadden
What dangers are lurking about this holiday season?
Race in America: Your Stories
As part of a series of videos about race, we are featuring personal stories that reflect the breadth of experiences in the United States.
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Highlights of Times Reader Response in 2015
By MARGARET SULLIVAN
Amid change, readers still care most about fairness and accuracy.
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Death and Shopping
By HADLEY DAVIS RIERSON
Buying new clothes let us cope with losing Dad because it allowed us to picture ourselves in the future.
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