Laura Belin is an openly liberal journalist in Iowa who has long been shut out by state Republican officials. Now she’s being bypassed by Democrats who favor friendly internet influencers.
Category: United States Politics and Government
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Flouting Consumer Law, Insurers Refuse to Pay Medical Bills for Emergency Care
The New York Times – Business:A law to end surprise medical bills has generated millions of high-dollar payouts for doctors. Health plans are now fighting back by frequently withholding money.
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Trump Administration Said to Plan Rolling Back Pregnancy-Related Job Protections
The New York Times – Business:The Biden era law was meant to help women stay in the workplace, but some conservatives say rules to enact it went too far with coverage for abortion and fertility treatment.
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Trump’s Tariffs Are On the Ballot in Michigan
The New York Times – Business:The levies as well as trade fighting with Canada are facing a test in the state, where voters appear skeptical of free trade but also of the president’s erratic approach.
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What Gen Z Is Looking For in Politics
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Gen Z has turned nihilism into a competitive sport. Some of its members also really, really want you to vote.
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How The New York Times Is Covering the Midterm Elections
The New York Times – Business:More than 400 journalists across at least 30 states will interview voters, break down results and identify trends.
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ACLU’s Anthony Romero Says CEOs Are ‘Ducking the Hard Issues’
The New York Times – Business:Anthony Romero has led the American Civil Liberties Union since 2001. He worries that Americans have fewer rights now.
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Judge Tosses Trump’s $10 Billion Suit Against The Wall Street Journal
The New York Times – Business:The defamation suit focused on an article about a birthday note to Jeffrey Epstein. It was the president’s second attempt to claim the publication had acted with actual malice.
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Obamacare Dealt Yet Another Blow as Premiums Rise Again
The New York Times – Business:Premiums will jump by 13 percent for next year, though much of the price increase will be offset by subsidies. But customers who earn over $64,000 will pay more, on top of this year’s huge increases.