By Robert J. Samelson The Washington Post Writers Group “In light of the decision by the majority of our exhibitors not to show the film ‘The Interview,’ we have decided not to move forward with the planned Dec. 25 theatrical release.” — Sony Pictures Entertainment, Dec. 17 WASHINGTON — We have just witnessed the first […]
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Robert Samuelson: The best years come later in life
By Robert Samuelson The Washington Post Writers Group WASHINGTON — We all want to be happy, don’t we? Well, if you’re dissatisfied, frustrated or downright miserable, cheer up. There’s apparently a cure for you. Even better, it will materialize automatically. Just sit and wait; the very anticipation of its arrival might improve your spirits. The […]
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Robert Samuelson: Pluses, minuses to U.S.-China emissions agreement
By Robert Samuelson The Washington Post WASHINGTON — The United States-China agreement on climate change is a huge political triumph, possibly “historic,” as its supporters say. Whether it much alters the world’s climate is a more open question. Recall the agreement’s outlines. By 2030, China pledges to reach peak emissions of global greenhouse gases and […]