"Of course, that's not true; there's always baggage. Every society that thrives today does so with a debt to a history filled with pain, exploitation and self-serving decision-making. It's painful to point it out, but if we can't point it out on Thanksgiving - when we literally give thanks for the bounty that we enjoy as Americans - then when can we?"
"We'll be back tomorrow with more news (and less editorializing about global inequality), but until then, here's a few things we saw while we were still working on Wednesday: Speaking of the holidays, imagine if we had high-speed rail? The holidays could actually be fun! (Gothamist) There's crime and grime in the subway, but the MTA is on it. (The City)"
Many celebrate Thanksgiving for food and family, yet the holiday carries historical baggage. Societal prosperity often stems from histories of pain, exploitation, and self-serving decisions. Gratitude should be accompanied by awareness that others lack shared fortune. Resources exist for handling contentious holiday dinners and differing viewpoints on the holiday's meaning. Items include transportation proposals for faster holiday travel, reports on subway crime and maintenance, a local council speaker race with scrutinized records, a runner who jogged every subway line, and mixed feedback on DOT street-design projects.
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