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Readers discuss the justice’s acceptance of gifts and whether better ethical standards are needed. Also: Ageism and Biden; whistle-blowers; flawed health treatments.

Readers discuss a plan to forgive up to $20,000 in debt and offer alternative proposals. Also: Polio vaccinations; praise for Dr. Fauci.

Readers hope for a smooth confirmation process, object to “identity politics” and suggest Anita Hill as a nominee. Also: Voting rights; Covid ethics.

A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are the facts: DNC anti-misinformation push doesn't involve reading private texts CLAIM: The Democratic National Committee is working with the Biden administration to monitor private citizens' SMS communications in a move to crack down on anti-vaccine text messages. THE FACTS: The DNC has "no ability to access or read people's private text messages" and is "not working with any gov...

Nashville Tennessean As coronavirus cases drop off and restrictions lift nationwide, many employers are bringing their workforce back to the office. But flaring tensions over COVID-19 vaccine mandates, along with confusion over state and federal laws, have some on edge about what's legal.  Here's what to know about the laws and guidelines surrounding COVID-19 vaccines in Tennessee. Can employers mandate COVID-19 vaccinations?  Private employers are allowed to mandate the COVID-19 vaccine, but a newly-signed Tennessee law prohibits public employers — such as government agencies — from...