Indictments against Donald Trump continue to pile up, with the latest charges from Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis involving multiple co-conspirators. However, columnist Ruth Marcus questions the necessity of these additional charges, as they overlap with federal indictments. She argues that pursuing the same crimes at the state level should only occur if there is a substantial state interest. Furthermore, Marcus warns against the potential for a pile-on of charges across multiple states and advocates for a federal approach. Election law expert Edward Foley adds that while prosecutors cannot block Trump from running for president, theoretically, one election official in one state could rule him ineligible under the 14th Amendment. However, Foley acknowledges that this ruling would likely face opposition from the conservative majority in the Supreme Court. Overall, there are concerns about the redundancy and fairness of the multiple charges against Trump.
In a different opinion piece, Jennifer Breheny Wallace emphasizes the importance of interdependence rather than independence in raising healthy, happy, and successful children. Teaching children to rely on others and be reliable themselves fosters a sense of interconnectedness. This concept also applies to caring for the elderly, as seen in Japan, where creative programs emphasize mutual support and contribution to the community. Bina Venkatarman highlights a community center where older Japanese individuals play an active role in cooking for others and teaching younger generations skills like gardening. The idea of interdependence is also relevant to public spaces like playgrounds, where Alyssa Rosenberg raises concerns about extreme heat and suggests measures to address this issue.
Annie Yu Kleiman sheds light on the complicated process Afghan SIV applicants face to escape Afghanistan. Kleiman describes the obstacles and shares the distressing messages she has received from desperate individuals trying to flee. These messages convey the urgency and life-threatening risks faced by those seeking refuge. Shabana Basij-Rasikh, founder of an Afghan girls’ school now in exile, remains hopeful and asserts that the Taliban will not extinguish Afghanistan’s hope.
Linguistics enthusiast Joseph Epstein criticizes the use of the suffix “-ize,” particularly in the context of weaponizing ideas. He argues that during times of national divisiveness, the hyperbolic nature of this term does not contribute positively. Epstein advocates for eliminating other ‘-ize” words as well, suggesting a reconsideration of language and its impact.
Gene Robinson highlights the climate change impact on Maui as a warning sign for the rest of the world. Catherine Rampell reconsiders her previous advocacy for increased IRS funding and proposes a better approach. Josh Rogin raises concerns about Americans unintentionally contributing to China’s military expansion.
The newsletter ends with a poem, inviting readers to submit their own newsy haikus.
Denial of responsibility! VigourTimes is an automatic aggregator of Global media. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source is specified. All trademarks belong to their rightful owners, and all materials to their authors. For any complaint, please reach us at – [email protected]. We will take necessary action within 24 hours.
