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Author: David Leonhardt
Frustration Over a Stalled Bill
Democrats favor federal support for scientific research. Why can’t they agree?
What Does Russia Want With Ukraine?
And why people are fearing war there.
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And experts’ answers.
A Terrible Catch-22
Should wrongfully convicted people falsely admit guilt to win parole?
Covid Treatments Are Coming
Here’s why they are a big deal.
Africa, Far Behind on Vaccines
Every other continent is ahead.
Fighting Racism, Quietly
The Ahmaud Arbery trial offers lessons for American politics.
The Latest on Omicron
What should you assume about the new variant?
A History of Unusual Thanksgivings
From the pages of The Times.