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Monday, April 8, 2024

American Democracy – Reality is Far from Ideal

Biden Announces Student Debt Relief for Millions in Swing-State Pitch
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/08/us/politics/biden-student-loans-debt-relief.html
During an appearance in Wisconsin, President Biden said 10 million borrowers could see debt relief of at least $5,000. The plan could help rally support among young voters.
 
What’s Happening in Tennessee Isn’t Funny
https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-04-05/tennessee-legislature-s-2024-session-is-a-lesson-in-extremist-politics
Lawmakers focus on imaginary foes like vaccine-carrying lettuce while residents beg for  sensible gun laws.
 
Related:
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/08/opinion/biden-broken-america-trump.html
https://news.gallup.com/poll/508169/historically-low-faith-institutions-continues.aspx
https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2023/09/19/public-trust-in-government-1958-2023/