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July 23 July 23     FOLLOW US      NEWS SPORTS LIFE MONEY TECH TRAVEL OPINION WEATHER USATODAY.COM   NEWS   opinion   Family detention is not the answer to family separation. It's a failure and a disgrace.     Asylum-seekers are fleeing chilling violence and threats. They deserve help, not inhumane, sometimes terrifying treatment at family detention centers.     Read Story     opinion           Why Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh should appeal to both Democrats and Republicans Democrats and Republicans alike should welcome Brett Kavanaugh's focus on the roles of Congress, the public and federal agencies in our democracy.     opinion           Trump's rude he-man act is catnip to his fans. They don't care that he's putty for Putin. Donald Trump betrayed the U.S. in Helsinki, but his party and fans don't care. What's so studly about standing up to friends and buttering up bullies?     nation-now           'Greater good' be damned. Rethink government's role in your life. We tend to think of government as one large organism. Thus, it is easy not to unmask the individuals who failed the community.     Advertisement   policing           When videotaping cops isn't enough, what's next? We must change our perception of law enforcement — to see officers not as inviolable agents but as flawed people who can abuse their authority.     opinion           Eating contests are a terrible American tradition, not a celebration of freedom Stuffing your face with hot dogs may be a testament to self-determination and freedom from regulation. But at the end of the day, it's just plain gross.     opinion           I was a 'lost boy' of Sudan and the US welcomed me. More refugees deserve that chance. I was a 'lost boy' of Sudan. The US welcomed me and I've been a citizen for nine years. Give more refugees a chance. It's good for them and America.     opinion           Blame Barack Obama for Russian interference in our 2016 election: Readers sound off After Trump's meeting in Helsinki with Putin, our readers sound off from finger-pointing to suggesting the U.S. ambassador to Russia should resign.     nation-now           A white businessman spit in the face of a black man just doing his job Maybe these instances were always the norm, but thanks to cell phones and courage, people are fighting back.       cartoons           Potty property: Today's Toon     Editorial Cartoon     Popular Stories Cubs intervene after fan steals ball from child Some Ritz Crackers products recalled due to salmonella risk Video reveals how 'racial incident,' deadly shooting at Pennsylvania bar unfolded   To forward this e-mail to a friend, click here You are currently subscribed to this newsletter with the address: bizrule67.myjay@blogger.com. To UNSUBSCRIBE, please click here. Manage Subscriptions | Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights © 2018 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108