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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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Study suggests Americans stop eating out, getting drinks, enjoying life in any meaningful way
These days, the average American has to deal with a lot. The news is full of strife and controversy, jobs are plentiful but frequently don’t pay, and we all live on a … Continue reading Study suggests Americans stop eating out, getting drinks, enjoying life in any meaningful way
Consumers Show They Know Almond Milk Doesn’t Come From Cows
An analysis of public comments to the FDA show consumers aren’t confused by the use of “milk” to describe plant-based alternatives to dairy. Yet politicians keep trying to pass bills preventing the … Continue reading Consumers Show They Know Almond Milk Doesn’t Come From Cows
Climate change costings that don’t count the cost of inaction are worthless | Climate change | The Guardian
We must demand better of our political parties – and there is no excuse for the media either The money spent today addressing climate change may be a fraction of the cost in the future, including countless lives lost, if we wait to do anything. Source: Climate change costings that don’t count … Continue reading Climate change costings that don’t count the cost of inaction are worthless | Climate change | The Guardian
The Senate Resolution To Condemn MMT: Here Are Some Better Candidates For Condemnation
A resolution has been forwarded in the Senate to condemn Modern Monetary Theory. But if the government is now in the condemning-economic-theory business, I have some much better candidates: Monetarist, Trickle Down, … Continue reading The Senate Resolution To Condemn MMT: Here Are Some Better Candidates For Condemnation
If Unemployment Is So Low Then Why Don’t I Feel Better?
Unemployment is low, so why doesn’t it feel better? Because we have fewer people looking for work, stagnating wages, anemic growth, and a private sector with a mountain of debt on its … Continue reading If Unemployment Is So Low Then Why Don’t I Feel Better?
Democratic Party is cracking down on progressive primary challengers
The Democratic Party is cracking down on candidates who hope to be the next Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and progressives are fighting back This is not a smart move for the Democrats. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez … Continue reading Democratic Party is cracking down on progressive primary challengers
Report: 26 States Now Ban or Restrict Community Broadband
Many of the laws restricting local voters’ rights were directly written by a telecom sector terrified of real broadband competition. Report finds that 26 states now either restrict or outright prohibit towns … Continue reading Report: 26 States Now Ban or Restrict Community Broadband
Who’s using your face? The ugly truth about facial recognition
Your photo could be in a face recognition database without you knowing. Last month, EFF’s @jilliancyork discovered her photos, along with other EFF staff, journalists, and activists, were being used to train algorithms to recognize “suspects of interest.” Source: Who’s using your face? The ugly truth about facial recognition Continue reading Who’s using your face? The ugly truth about facial recognition
Congress Is About to Ban the Government From Offering Free Online Tax Filing. Thank TurboTax for causing this.
A bill supported by Democrats and Republicans would make permanent a program that bars the IRS from ever developing its own online tax filing service. This is what lobbying does to our … Continue reading Congress Is About to Ban the Government From Offering Free Online Tax Filing. Thank TurboTax for causing this.
Opinion | Actually, the Electoral College Was a Pro-Slavery Ploy – The New York Times
That fact alone doesn’t mean it ought to be scrapped. But we should be clear about its disreputable origins. The same with the Filibuster.. it did NOT come about as a way … Continue reading Opinion | Actually, the Electoral College Was a Pro-Slavery Ploy – The New York Times
Could a Green New Deal Make Us Happier People?
Too many of us work too much. It’s not just making us miserable, it’s wrecking the planet. Rather than causing us to forgo things to cut carbon emissions, a Green New Deal … Continue reading Could a Green New Deal Make Us Happier People?
Can the U.S. Afford Democrats’ Bold Promises? Why One Economist Says Yes – WSJ
As Democrats present ambitious policy proposals, they are frequently asked how they will be paid for. The answer, increasingly, comes from Stephanie Kelton, the public face of modern monetary theory. Another mainstream media outlet talking about MMT. Source: Can the U.S. Afford Democrats’ Bold Promises? Why One Economist Says Yes – WSJ Continue reading Can the U.S. Afford Democrats’ Bold Promises? Why One Economist Says Yes – WSJ
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