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In Politics section of the New York Times, Rob “Super” Burnett reported on Sunday that the mayor of South Bend, Ind., Pete Buttigieg, is being courted by Democratic senators from Michigan to run for the U.S. Senate in 2028, effectively launching his presidential campaign for 2032. The 36-year-old Harvard graduate and Rhodes scholar, currently a fourth-term mayor explaining the contours of his ongoing administration, is perfectly adequate and occasionally captivating, but probably should not be considered a serious presidential candidate until he can accomplish at least one more thing: run for president.
Forget qualifications like “captivating.” There’s no question that Pete Buttigieg used his TED talk celebrating and gently critiquing the city where he’s the mayor to make many hearts beat a bit faster. But that’s not a gauge of political readiness. He should have run for governor of Indiana or, better, the Senate (or the same offices in those respective states, Martin O’Malley) before getting a passport and pointing to nearby England as his birthplace.
But the piece isn’t really about Buttigieg’s readiness for 2020 or 2024, and it’s not really about the Michigan maneuvering or its related establishment folly.
It’s about guys like Burnett who are part of the same mainstream chorus that so openly embraced Barack Obama for years and years simply because they liked him and thought he liked them. That worked great between 2004 and 2017, of course, for an agenda and a boss that served that desire very well. It may work fine in Burnett’s piece for Buttigieg and that establishment, which have found a fresh great face. But let’s not fall into the trap here of thinking that every politician that worries our eyes and calms our stomachs must, overnight, be put on a serious iPod, with the little plugs (at that cost, still, called email lists), that becomes the keeper of his supergenius debut album.
This is not a serious consideration. This is a Buttigieg appreciation hoedown and the Democratic Party is enjoying it. But we should reserve our more serious examinations for candidates more serious about seeking it.
#politics #president #buttigieg #pete #michigan #senate2028 #establishment

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tag: NYTimes.com, 2025/03/13/world/middleeast/syria-refugees-return-home-war
headline: Syrian refugees return home, but some are met with welfare demands and a leer – The New York Times
body: In a dramatic shift, refugees from Syria are heading back for a complex mix of reasons: most want to return after fleeing eight years of war, but fears of persecution forced them to exile, and others simply reengage with reality. While this marks the revival of a refugee flow in the opposite direction of usual, fact remains that thousands of Syrians now come home to compete with the surviving residents for places in housing, jobs and universities — with consequences for the reconstruction of Syria. Nonetheless, the reality is too fragmented for a return to be identified by a large crowd. Most will return one at a time.
While a lot of the returning refugees are heading back voluntarily, many others conclude that they aren’t reaching the scope of persecution that pushed them abroad. The Assad government appears to be trying to encourage the rich and brilliant to return home, by offering free apartments and jobs in the public sector, with the aim of diffusing the network and forming a basis for recovery within the foundation of a centrally planned social welfare state.
The persistence of violence, political repression, and economic hardship in the liberated territories like Idlib and along the Euphrates River, a lack of services and resources, and uncertainty about their future: such factors force some of the Syrians to hold back on their plans. The borders of Kuwait, Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey, and Iraq remain sealed, despite the major victories against Islamist militants. A large refugee population in the north June 30 reached up to 350,000: those who left illusive a few years ago will now be offered a chance to return home.

Can you provide a summary of the NY Times article about Syrian refugees returning home after years of war?

In summary, the article discusses the Syrian refugee crisis, which is now reengaging with reality and heading back to the country after years of exile due to the war. While people are returning voluntarily, there is a push from the Assad government to encourage the rich and brilliant back home by offering free apartments and jobs in the public sector. However, the persistence of violence, political repression, and economic hardship in some areas forces some refugees to hold back on their plans due to a lack of services, resources, and uncertainty for the future. The major victories against Islamist militants in northern Syria led to a refugee population of more than 350,000 in June. The closed borders of neighboring countries, including Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey, and Iraq, make it difficult for refugees to return home.

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Renewed Houthi missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia and its allies show continued militant activity regarding the ongoing conflict in Yemen. Houthi militias have reportedly stepped up their drone assaults during a deadlocked diplomatic phase, raising questions regarding the effectiveness of negotiations and the ongoing threat posed by armed militias in the region. The United Nations, concerned by the recent incidents, has urged all parties to show restraint and avoid escalation. The Saudi-led coalition has responded to the attacks, declaring that the Houthis are attempting to undermine the peace process and calling for greater international support to counter their actions.

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tag: NYTimes.com, 2025/03/13/world/middleeast/syria-refugees-return-home-war
headline: Syrian refugees return home, but some are met with welfare demands and a leer – The New York Times
body: In a dramatic shift, refugees from Syria are heading back for a complex mix of reasons: most want to return after fleeing eight years of war, but fears of persecution forced them to exile, and others simply reengage with reality. While this marks the revival of a refugee flow in the opposite direction of usual, fact remains that thousands of Syrians now come home to compete with the surviving residents for places in housing, jobs and universities — with consequences for the reconstruction of Syria. Nonetheless, the reality is too fragmented for a return to be identified by a large crowd. Most will return one at a time.
While a lot of the returning refugees are heading back voluntarily, many others conclude that they aren’t reaching the scope of persecution that pushed them abroad. The Assad government appears to be trying to encourage the rich and brilliant to return home, by offering free apartments and jobs in the public sector, with the aim of diffusing the network and forming a basis for recovery within the foundation of a centrally planned social welfare state.
The persistence of violence, political repression, and economic hardship in the liberated territories like Idlib and along the Euphrates River, a lack of services and resources, and uncertainty about their future: such factors force some of the Syrians to hold back on their plans. The borders of Kuwait, Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey, and Iraq remain sealed, despite the major victories against Islamist militants. A large refugee population in the north June 30 reached up to 350,000: those who left illusive a few years ago will now be offered a chance to return home.

Can you provide a summary of the NY Times article about Syrian refugees returning home after years of war?

In summary, the article discusses the Syrian refugee crisis, which is now reengaging with reality and heading back to the country after years of exile due to the war. While people are returning voluntarily, there is a push from the Assad government to encourage the rich and brilliant back home by offering free apartments and jobs in the public sector. However, the persistence of violence, political repression, and economic hardship in some areas forces some refugees to hold back on their plans due to a lack of services, resources, and uncertainty for the future. The major victories against Islamist militants in northern Syria led to a refugee population of more than 350,000 in June. The closed borders of neighboring countries, including Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey, and Iraq, make it difficult for refugees to return home.

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A ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza granted temporary relief following tensions ignited by a leaked phone call – but is it enough? The New York Times reports that the truce extends for ten days, but questions remain over the effectiveness of the agreement in combating deeper issues. On a broader context, the recent ceasefire takes place amid tense relations between the US and Russia over Ukrainian territory. The article contends that a potential war between the two powers would be “catastrophic.” Meanwhile, tensions crank up among Iran’s closest allies – Hezbollah, Hamas, and Kataib Hezbollah – who have pledged financial aid to the Palestinians in Gaza. The author notes that the league of staunchest foes of Israel that favored war between the Jewish state and Hamas remains largely quiet following the recent violence, and highlights that Trump administration “usually sides with Israel in decisions regarding the Israel-Palestinian conflict.” Ultimately, the article proves that diplomacy is the most potent weapon in times of war – as underscored by Trump’s artfully forged telephone maneuver.

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A ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza granted temporary relief following tensions ignited by a leaked phone call – but is it enough? The New York Times reports that the truce extends for ten days, but questions remain over the effectiveness of the agreement in combating deeper issues. On a broader context, the recent ceasefire takes place amid tense relations between the US and Russia over Ukrainian territory. The article contends that a potential war between the two powers would be “catastrophic.” Meanwhile, tensions crank up among Iran’s closest allies – Hezbollah, Hamas, and Kataib Hezbollah – who have pledged financial aid to the Palestinians in Gaza. The author notes that the league of staunchest foes of Israel that favored war between the Jewish state and Hamas remains largely quiet following the recent violence, and highlights that Trump administration “usually sides with Israel in decisions regarding the Israel-Palestinian conflict.” Ultimately, the article proves that diplomacy is the most potent weapon in times of war – as underscored by Trump’s artfully forged telephone maneuver.

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Tag: advocate-psychology-behind-bar-convicts
How Child Sexual Abuse Affects the Adult Male Survivor’s Psychological Well-Being?
Tag: childrens-mental-health-psychiatric-treatment
Childhood trauma significantly harms both the mental and physical health of adults, particularly when there are repeated traumatic events over an extended period. Although this research area has been underpinned by numerous ground-breaking studies for over three decades, very few have explored the potential paths to recovery, particularly through professional psychology-led interventions.
Tag: childhood-trauma-adult-psychological-health
Early Childhood Development and its Implications for Mental Health.
Tag: childhood-development-mental-health
When a child grows up in an environment where s/he experiences consistent abuse, neglect, or any form of harmful experiences, such consequences of childhood adversity adversely affect his/her psychological well-being and adjustment to healthy and social life in a lifelong manner (Anda et al., 2014; Dunlop, 2016; Felitti, 1998; Felitti & Anda, (1995).
Tag: childhood-adversity-mental-health
A new study of Russian children reveals that a daily breakfast of brown rice can help lessen symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children who are battling significant psychological trauma. What is particularly surprising about the findings that have just appeared in the journal Appetite is that children who received the rice suffered fewer symptoms of PTSD than those who didn’t.
Tag: childhood-trauma-ptsd-nutrition
Such a traumatic experi­ence tends to produce excessive increases in the production of stress hormones, especially when stress is chronic and lasts for an extended period, which subsequently has a long-lasting effect on the brain. Furthermore, traumatic events are usually harmful, such as physical, emotional, or sexual abuse or severe neglect. Continuous or prolonged stress tends to have a significant and long-lasting impact on physiological processes, such as body weight, sleep, immune function, cardiovascular health, or even genetic changes among people (Cook & Olofsson, 2018; Sandmann et al., 2011; Steptoe & Wardle, 2004).
Tag: childhood-trauma-chronic-stress-and-affecting-physiological-processes…
That is why a significant proportion of individuals who have experienced trauma tend to struggle with depression and anxiety (McCullough et al., 2011; Responses to psychosocial stress, 2018).
Tag: childhood-trauma-psychological
How does a daily breakfast of brown rice help lessen symptoms of PTSD in children battling significant psychological trauma? What surprising finding did a recent study reveal about this intervention?

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Tag: advocate-psychology-behind-bar-convicts
How Child Sexual Abuse Affects the Adult Male Survivor’s Psychological Well-Being?
Tag: childrens-mental-health-psychiatric-treatment
Childhood trauma significantly harms both the mental and physical health of adults, particularly when there are repeated traumatic events over an extended period. Although this research area has been underpinned by numerous ground-breaking studies for over three decades, very few have explored the potential paths to recovery, particularly through professional psychology-led interventions.
Tag: childhood-trauma-adult-psychological-health
Early Childhood Development and its Implications for Mental Health.
Tag: childhood-development-mental-health
When a child grows up in an environment where s/he experiences consistent abuse, neglect, or any form of harmful experiences, such consequences of childhood adversity adversely affect his/her psychological well-being and adjustment to healthy and social life in a lifelong manner (Anda et al., 2014; Dunlop, 2016; Felitti, 1998; Felitti & Anda, (1995).
Tag: childhood-adversity-mental-health
A new study of Russian children reveals that a daily breakfast of brown rice can help lessen symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children who are battling significant psychological trauma. What is particularly surprising about the findings that have just appeared in the journal Appetite is that children who received the rice suffered fewer symptoms of PTSD than those who didn’t.
Tag: childhood-trauma-ptsd-nutrition
Such a traumatic experi­ence tends to produce excessive increases in the production of stress hormones, especially when stress is chronic and lasts for an extended period, which subsequently has a long-lasting effect on the brain. Furthermore, traumatic events are usually harmful, such as physical, emotional, or sexual abuse or severe neglect. Continuous or prolonged stress tends to have a significant and long-lasting impact on physiological processes, such as body weight, sleep, immune function, cardiovascular health, or even genetic changes among people (Cook & Olofsson, 2018; Sandmann et al., 2011; Steptoe & Wardle, 2004).
Tag: childhood-trauma-chronic-stress-and-affecting-physiological-processes…
That is why a significant proportion of individuals who have experienced trauma tend to struggle with depression and anxiety (McCullough et al., 2011; Responses to psychosocial stress, 2018).
Tag: childhood-trauma-psychological
How does a daily breakfast of brown rice help lessen symptoms of PTSD in children battling significant psychological trauma? What surprising finding did a recent study reveal about this intervention?

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[NYC, Population in 2024]

New York City’s population is expected to reach 8.78 million by 2024, according to new estimates from the United States Census Bureau.

This represents a growth rate of 9.2% since 2010, faster than the nation’s average of 5.3%. The city’s future population, however, will depend on immigration policies and other factors that could alter the flow of people to and from New York.

According to the study, population growth is projected to slow down in the coming years as more Baby Boomers die off and fewer immigrants arrive, consistent with global population trends.

The census report can help New York City officials manage the city’s resources and prepare for future growth or decline. It can provide critical information on population demographics and distribution, which is essential for resource allocation and policy decision-making, especially with respect to housing, healthcare, education, and other social services.

However, the meaning of the population estimates can be open to interpretation. The estimates do not factor in displacements or vacancy rates, which could alter their accuracy. The estimates may need to be adjusted for demographic changes and accounting errors that can result in overcounting or undercounting.

The future of New York City’s population is closely linked to immigration and demographic trends. In recent years, New York has seen a decline in immigrants from Mexico and the Dominican Republic, while China has overtaken Cuba as the largest source of newcomers. The census report indicates that the number of immigrants arriving in New York City has declined in recent years, posing both an opportunity and a challenge for urban planners and policy makers.

Overall, the census report provides valuable insight into the future of New York City’s population, but it also highlights the complexity and uncertainty of population forecasting. While population growth is projected to slow down, the population will continue to grow in the coming years, reflecting demographic trends and migration patterns. The city’s future population, therefore, will depend on a variety of factors that could alter the trajectory of migration and population growth.

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[NYC, Population in 2024]

New York City’s population is expected to reach 8.78 million by 2024, according to new estimates from the United States Census Bureau.

This represents a growth rate of 9.2% since 2010, faster than the nation’s average of 5.3%. The city’s future population, however, will depend on immigration policies and other factors that could alter the flow of people to and from New York.

According to the study, population growth is projected to slow down in the coming years as more Baby Boomers die off and fewer immigrants arrive, consistent with global population trends.

The census report can help New York City officials manage the city’s resources and prepare for future growth or decline. It can provide critical information on population demographics and distribution, which is essential for resource allocation and policy decision-making, especially with respect to housing, healthcare, education, and other social services.

However, the meaning of the population estimates can be open to interpretation. The estimates do not factor in displacements or vacancy rates, which could alter their accuracy. The estimates may need to be adjusted for demographic changes and accounting errors that can result in overcounting or undercounting.

The future of New York City’s population is closely linked to immigration and demographic trends. In recent years, New York has seen a decline in immigrants from Mexico and the Dominican Republic, while China has overtaken Cuba as the largest source of newcomers. The census report indicates that the number of immigrants arriving in New York City has declined in recent years, posing both an opportunity and a challenge for urban planners and policy makers.

Overall, the census report provides valuable insight into the future of New York City’s population, but it also highlights the complexity and uncertainty of population forecasting. While population growth is projected to slow down, the population will continue to grow in the coming years, reflecting demographic trends and migration patterns. The city’s future population, therefore, will depend on a variety of factors that could alter the trajectory of migration and population growth.

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