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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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John Bolton named national security adviser. It’s time to panic now. | SLATE
Replacing McMaster with Bolton puts the U.S. on a path to war. Maybe starting a war will take some of the focus away from this darn Russia investigation! Source: John Bolton named … Continue reading John Bolton named national security adviser. It’s time to panic now. | SLATE
Facebook regrets lawsuit threat against Cambridge Analytica reporters
Oh they totally regret it. Totally. They totally regret threatening to sue the journalist breaking the story. Yep. Source: Facebook regrets lawsuit threat against Cambridge Analytica reporters Continue reading Facebook regrets lawsuit threat against Cambridge Analytica reporters
Ocean plastic predicted to triple within decade
Without intervention soon, the amount of plastic littering the world’s oceans is expected to triple within a decade, a new UK government report warns. That and the amount of plastic bits in … Continue reading Ocean plastic predicted to triple within decade
Sen. Brian Schatz’s ambitious new plan for debt-free college, explained
Schatz said he’s not yet going to wade into details of how he’ll pay for his plan because he thinks there’s a double standard with Republicans and Democrats. “I don’t play the … Continue reading Sen. Brian Schatz’s ambitious new plan for debt-free college, explained
CHART: How Have Your Members Of Congress Voted On Gun Bills?
Search members of Congress by state to find out how they have voted on key gun legislation in recent years. Interesting info. Source: CHART: How Have Your Members Of Congress Voted On … Continue reading CHART: How Have Your Members Of Congress Voted On Gun Bills?
Pennsylvania school to issue more than 200 detentions over student walkouts
More than 200 Pennridge High School students walked out of school instead of attending an in-house assembly The students chose to protest their own way and will receive detentions as a result. … Continue reading Pennsylvania school to issue more than 200 detentions over student walkouts
Seaside High teacher accidentally fires gun in class, students injured
A teacher who also serves as a reserve police officer in Sand City accidentally fired a gun inside a Seaside High School classroom Tuesday, police said. A sure sign that we need … Continue reading Seaside High teacher accidentally fires gun in class, students injured
Where Does Mike Pompeo Stand on the Issues?
Climate change. During his confirmation hearing, Mr. Pompeo — a major recipient of campaign funding from the climate-change-denying Koch brothers — refused to respond to a question about whether he accepts the … Continue reading Where Does Mike Pompeo Stand on the Issues?
China paves way for Xi Jinping to be president for life.
The Chinese president will no longer be constrained by the term limits that were imposed after Mao Zedong’s tenure. President Trump told his audience at a donor’s meeting last week that China’s … Continue reading China paves way for Xi Jinping to be president for life.
Stephanie Kelton explains how the government budget affects the economy and the mechanics of student debt forgiveness
A good listen where you learn: The expected effects of the new tax policy The reason why governments issue bonds instead of just printing money Why the size of the budget deficit … Continue reading Stephanie Kelton explains how the government budget affects the economy and the mechanics of student debt forgiveness
Stop reading the latest news if you want to be better informed
Instead of focusing on what everyone is already talking about, hunt down unusual knowledge. A few good pointers on how to keep up on things without overload, starting with “Selective Ignorance.” Source: … Continue reading Stop reading the latest news if you want to be better informed
Defeat of Pesticide Bill Highlights Ag Industry’s Campaign Donations
Data show a large donation disparity between legislators who voted against the bill — or simply declined to vote — and those who supported measure’s increased fines against industry. A little bit … Continue reading Defeat of Pesticide Bill Highlights Ag Industry’s Campaign Donations
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