Author & Staff Writer, NY Times. Married to @KirstenPowers. Native Texan resisting urges to post about @TexasLonghorns, @Astros, @HoustonRockets or @Titans.

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Here is the full text of AG Sulzberger's speech: nytco.com/press/ag-sulzberge…
In an appearance before a press-rights group in New York this evening, New York Times Publisher A.G. Sulzberger had some pointed words for his peers atop U.S. media organizations.
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New: Leon Black has said he paid Jeffrey Epstein $170M for tax and estate planning. But a NYT investigation found that Epstein provided a range of other services as well, including helping Black obscure millions of dollars in payments to women. 🎁🔗 nytimes.com/2026/03/23/busin…
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This is a big win for the press, the public and the United States military, which fights better when observed by a robust press corps.
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Professionalism in the face of unprofessionalism right here
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"Hey, Boo." Robert Duvall came out swinging and never quit. His big-screen debut was in a stone-cold classic. This one hits a little harder tonight.
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"Hey, Boo" is among the most magical film moments ever. Two characters connected by quiet kindness and humanity in a world of loud and oppressive hate. RIP Robert Duvall.
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"Restructuring"
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Spotted in today’s print paper, a note from Executive Editor @murraymatt —>
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This by Chuck Klosterman, arguing that Jim Thorpe is NFL's true GOAT and not Tom Brady, is wonderfully stimulating, even if you (like me) don't agree with him (free link): nytimes.com/2026/01/04/opini…
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Thanks and for others interested, here is a free link to the story: nytimes.com/2025/12/29/magaz…
.@DraperRobert I don't often read the @nytimes but was drawn to the headline for your feature on @RepMTG. Using the freebie, I read your article. It's a thorough, broad & balanced body of work - undoubtedly born from yrs of observation/research. Tempted to buy a subscription. nytimes.com/2025/12/29/magaz…
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