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Timeless Tips for “Simple Sabotage” From the CIA
In 1944, the OSS (the precursor to the CIA) produced a document called the Simple Sabotage Field Manual (PDF). It was designed to be used by agents in the field to hinder our WWII adversaries. The CIA recently highlighted five tips from the manual as timelessly relevant: 1. Managers and Supervisors: To … Continue reading Timeless Tips for “Simple Sabotage” From the CIA
Something Else for Europe and the U.S. to Disagree About: ‘Free Speech’ – The New York Times
The two have long been divided on whether speech can be restricted, and when. Under the Trump administration, the gap is widening. Source: Something Else for Europe and the U.S. to Disagree About: ‘Free Speech’ – The New York Times Continue reading Something Else for Europe and the U.S. to Disagree About: ‘Free Speech’ – The New York Times
Meta officially says goodbye to its US fact checkers on Monday | TechCrunch
Meta will no longer have any fact-checkers in the U.S. come Monday, according to Chief Global Affairs Officer Joel Kaplan. Will be adopting a community notes style system like the one on x.com. Source: Meta officially says goodbye to its US fact checkers on Monday | TechCrunch Continue reading Meta officially says goodbye to its US fact checkers on Monday | TechCrunch
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Nurses, doctors face burnout due to healthcare system
The causes of burnout include unmanageable work loads, inadequate technology, and a lack of support. The endless pursuit of profits in our healthcare system is not resulting in wealthy, happy doctors. Source: Nurses, doctors face burnout due to healthcare system – Business Insider Continue reading Nurses, doctors face burnout due to healthcare system
The Student Vote Is Surging. So Are Efforts to Suppress It.
The share of college students casting ballots doubled from 2014 to 2018, but in Texas and elsewhere, roadblocks to the polls are being erected. Source: The Student Vote Is Surging. So Are … Continue reading The Student Vote Is Surging. So Are Efforts to Suppress It.
Scientists debunk a common myth about climate change
Let’s review the science. Turns out that humans are the cause of recent climate and extreme weather conditions. Source: Scientists debunk a common myth about climate change | Inverse Continue reading Scientists debunk a common myth about climate change
JFK Argues for Universal Healthcare in 1962 (MAY 20, 1962)
JFK Argues for Universal Healthcare in 1962 Source: (315) JFK’S “HEALTH CARE” SPEECH FROM MADISON SQUARE GARDEN (MAY 20, 1962) – YouTube Continue reading JFK Argues for Universal Healthcare in 1962 (MAY 20, 1962)
ALEC’s gerrymandering summit taught lawmakers how to get away with gerrymandering.
A leaked audio recording reveals how state lawmakers are taught to trash evidence, avoid the word gerrymander, and create an appearance of bipartisanship. Gerrymandering is just bad for democracy as it allows … Continue reading ALEC’s gerrymandering summit taught lawmakers how to get away with gerrymandering.
Draghi Says ECB Should Examine New Ideas Like MMT – Bloomberg
European Central Bank President Mario Draghi said the Governing Council should be open to ideas such as Modern Monetary Theory, while noting they’re closer to fiscal policy and should be directed by … Continue reading Draghi Says ECB Should Examine New Ideas Like MMT – Bloomberg
Climate change: Impacts ‘accelerating’ as leaders gather for UN talks – BBC News
A snapshot of the latest science, published as politicians gather in New York, says climate change is speeding up. Scary. Some countries are increasing their emissions. Source: Climate change: Impacts ‘accelerating’ as … Continue reading Climate change: Impacts ‘accelerating’ as leaders gather for UN talks – BBC News
Corporate America Has Found a Way to Turn a Profit Off Being Green
(Bloomberg) — It’s time to stop crediting corporate sustainability efforts as acts of altruism. For big business, protecting the environment often means padding the bottom line.Nike Inc. has come up with a way to weave more efficiently, reducing the raw material and labor time needed to make each shoe The whole movement … Continue reading Corporate America Has Found a Way to Turn a Profit Off Being Green
U.S. takes major step toward oil drilling in Alaska wildlife refuge – Reuters
The Department of the Interior on Thursday issued the final environmental study for its plan to open up drilling in ANWR, a 19 million-acre area that is home to wildlife populations including Porcupine caribou, polar bears and millions of birds that migrate to six of the seven continents. Why are we taking … Continue reading U.S. takes major step toward oil drilling in Alaska wildlife refuge – Reuters
The Massive Cost of Not Adapting to Climate Change | Bloomberg
The world must invest $1.8 trillion by 2030 to prepare for the effects of global warming. And that would yield $7.1 trillion in benefits, according to a group led by Bill … Continue reading The Massive Cost of Not Adapting to Climate Change | Bloomberg
One brutal sentence captures what a disaster money in America is
“The bottom half of Americans combined have a negative net worth,” Bloomberg’s Ben Steverman wrote based on research of economists Emmanuel Saez and Gabriel Zucman. That’s NEGATIVE net worth for the bottom … Continue reading One brutal sentence captures what a disaster money in America is
Opinion: We analyzed 53 years of mass shooting data. Attacks aren’t just increasing, they’re getting deadlier – Los Angeles Times
The Odessa and Midland, Texas, mass shooting further confirms what’s disturbingly clear: Attacks are becoming more frequent and are getting deadlier. Source: Opinion: We analyzed 53 years of mass shooting data. Attacks … Continue reading Opinion: We analyzed 53 years of mass shooting data. Attacks aren’t just increasing, they’re getting deadlier – Los Angeles Times
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