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Newspaper Drops Paywall, Moves To Reader Patronage, Generates 37% More Revenue

1 year 4 months ago
The problems and unfairness of the copyright system are so manifest that many would like to adopt alternative approaches. But that’s a big step, and one that undoubtedly requires a certain courage. Every example that shows how the move worked for others is important, since it not only demonstrates that alternatives exist, but that they […]
Mike Masnick

Republican IVF bill fails in U.S. Senate

1 year 4 months ago

WASHINGTON — Alabama Republican Sen. Katie Britt’s efforts to pass legislation that would block Medicaid funding from going to states that ban in vitro fertilization were unsuccessful Wednesday when Democrats blocked the bill from advancing. Britt, who introduced the legislation earlier this year alongside Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz, said during brief debate the bill […]

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Jennifer Shutt

Groundbreaking Ceremony for I-70 Expansion Project Set for Thursday

1 year 4 months ago
From MissouriNet:  Missouri is on the verge of breaking ground on a historic infrastructure project. A groundbreaking ceremony is planned for Thursday in Columbia on the first part of Missouri’s construction to widen Interstate 70 to six total lanes statewide. The celebration will be Thursday, but construction does not begin until next month. Linda Moen, […]
Dede Hance

Why do we need a floating pier in Gaza?

1 year 4 months ago
The floating pier we built to get humanitarian aid into Gaza has had its problems. The Wall Street Journal provides some details: The hastily constructed pier was never designed to handle the Mediterranean Sea’s rough waters.... The floating structure broke apart late last month after 10 days of operation, something defense officials privately described as ...continue reading "Why do we need a floating pier in Gaza?"
Kevin Drum