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The Child Tax Credit was expanded in 2021, leading to a significant drop in child poverty.
There are efforts to extend and expand the Child Tax Credit again, but face opposition from corporate lobbyists.
The proposed expansion of the Child Tax Credit is tied to extensions of business tax cuts, which are critiqued for benefiting profitable companies.

The New York Times' opinion page is facing criticism for not sticking to strong journalism standards anymore. Many believe it prioritizes narratives over facts.
Recent articles in the Times show a lack of thorough fact-checking and reliance on questionable information. This has led to misleading claims being widely shared.
There are growing concerns about the connections between writers at the Times and big industries, especially in how they report on issues like healthcare and the opioid crisis.

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There is no bubble of ignorance or isolation that people live in.
The idea of everyone living in a 'bubble' or 'silo' is flawed and oversimplified.
Not wanting to see horrible things happen doesn't mean you're in a narrow 'bubble'.

Don't overread polls - focus on polling averages to avoid getting caught up in random variations
Poll leads are only part of the story - remember that how votes are distributed matters greatly in elections
Pay attention to signal over noise - look for important information amidst the overwhelming coverage

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Opinion pieces prioritize reactions over quality, aiming to provoke rather than inform.
The opinion economy thrives on engagement, contributing to the cycle of consumption and powerlessness.
The rise of AI in writing opinions may transform the landscape, blurring the lines between human and artificial perspectives.

Having manners on social media is important, even if it's performative.
The obsession with viral marriage proposals and cuddling videos on YouTube show trends in modern love.
Some unexpected events, like the office job dying out, may not lead to everyone becoming entrepreneurs.