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Ocasio-Cortez Builds Progressive Campaign Arm to Challenge Democrats
Ms. Ocasio-Cortez plans to endorse a slate of progressive challengers to Democratic candidates and incumbents, working to create a liberal counterweight to the party’s official campaign arm.
Black and Latino Voters Are Looking for ‘More Than Just Some Token Words’
Voters in Nevada and South Carolina face an all-white top tier of 2020 candidates that was winnowed down by a largely white electorate.
Why a New Jersey Political Ritual Got a #MeToo Makeover
The state Chamber of Commerce banned hard alcohol on an annual train trip to Washington as the state wrestles with claims of a culture of sexual harassment.
Presidential Pardons Through History: Who’s Received Them?
The owner of the New York Yankees, pirates, Deep Throat and a former president share the distinction.
Elizabeth Warren ‘Crushed’ the Debate. But Is It Too Late?
She laced into Michael Bloomberg in a bid to invigorate her campaign, and then had her biggest 24 hours of fund-raising yet.
Uniting Trumpers, Never Trumpers and Democrats With a New Deputy at the State Dept.
Can Stephen E. Biegun calm a simmering revolt at the department?
Nevada Caucuses Could Be a Preview of What’s to Come
The state’s contest will be the first this presidential cycle in which the racial makeup comes close to reflecting the nation’s population as a whole.
On Politics: Is Warren Back in It?
Speculation on a comeback and debate fallout: This is your morning tip sheet.
‘Like an Umbrella Had Covered the Sky’: Locust Swarms Despoil Kenya
At first, villagers thought the dark, dense blot in the sky was a harmless cloud. Then came the terrifying realization that the locusts had arrived.
Could Nevada Caucus First in 2024? Harry Reid Wants It
The retired senator, still deeply involved in Nevada politics, is convinced that Saturday’s caucuses will run smoothly and strengthen his state’s case for leapfrogging Iowa in the next election.
The Liberal Economists Behind the Wealth Tax Debate
Gabriel Zucman and Emmanuel Saez have crashed the Democratic primary with their idea — and angered some economists.
Is It Too Soon to Write Off Michael Bloomberg?
His debate performance was abysmal. But it seems that Americans are eager to give billionaires a second chance.
Has History Finally Caught Up With Roger Stone? It May Be Up to Trump
He embraced the “dark arts” of political sabotage and trickery for decades. Now he will serve more than three years in prison, unless his friend the president bails him out.
Mulvaney Says He Often Disagrees With Trump (Just Never Publicly)
The acting chief of staff, addressing a crowd of several hundred in England, spoke freely about the impeachment inquiry into President Trump.
Trump’s New Intelligence Director Faces a Legal Countdown Clock on His Tenure
Under federal law, Richard Grenell, the new acting director of national intelligence, may be able to serve only a few weeks unless the president nominates someone to take on the job permanently.
Lawmakers Are Warned That Russia Is Meddling to Re-elect Trump
A classified briefing to House members is said to have angered the president, who complained that Democrats would “weaponize” the disclosure.
Roger Stone Is Sentenced to Over 3 Years in Prison
The sentencing played out amid extraordinary upheaval at the Justice Department and a virtual standoff between the president and the attorney general.
President Declares the Winner of the Democratic Debate: Donald Trump
Exuberant over the candidates’ performances, he continued his tour through the West.
How Bloomberg Bungled a Debate That He Had Been Prepped For
Michael Bloomberg’s campaign advisers had anticipated tough debate questions on stop-and-frisk and nondisclosure agreements. The former mayor’s performance left his team rattled.
4 Takeaways From the Democratic Debate, Gender Edition
Reflections on a night of bickering, one-line zingers and occasional solidarity.
Trump Renews Attack on Justice System, Again Disregarding Barr’s Pleas
In lashing out at the prosecution of Roger Stone and “dirty cops,” the president confronted the attorney general with a choice about how to respond.
Who Can Beat Trump? Who Knows?
The Democratic candidates are all debating a singular issue. New polls offer insights, not answers.
Democrats Pile on Bernie Sanders as Urgency Grows
Joe Biden and Pete Buttigieg, facing increasing pressure to slow the Vermont senator’s rise before Super Tuesday, criticized his record on gun control and his chances against President Trump.
How Amy Klobuchar Suddenly Became a Rival Worth Attacking
Ms. Klobuchar was helped by newspaper endorsements and a relative lack of scrutiny from other candidates — until Wednesday night’s debate.
Aide Accused of Being Anonymous Op-Ed Writer Is Reassigned to Energy Department
The White House “does not put any stock” in the rumor that Victoria Coates, the aide, wrote an Op-Ed essay in The Times in 2018, an administration official said.

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Why Innovation Starts with Borrowing from Others

In this episode I discuss why innovation begins by stealing the ideas of others. No person has ideas that are entirely unique. We all use the knowledge of others to create our own ideas.

Why Government is Essential for Innovation

In this episode, I propose that government is absolutely essential for technological advancements and innovation. While some want to undermine science funding, research and development, such an act would profoundly alter the future of the United States. For the worse.

How to Use Nature to Save Our Environment

In this episode I discuss how we can study nature to help us save our environment. Nature has spent eons learning how to recycle, how to reuse its waste to nurture life. Is there a way we can emulate nature and save our planet?

Living the Creative Life

In this episode I discuss a few ways that you can begin to live a more creative life. Creative people are not necessarily born that way. It is quite possible to learn to be creative.

Why America is Losing its Creative Edge

In this episode I discuss why America is losing its creative edge over other nations. I also propose a few ways that we can regain that edge.