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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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The Supreme Court Effectively Overturned Your Miranda Rights
In Vega v. Tekoh, the court decided individuals don’t have the right to sue police officers just for failing to read their Miranda rights. Looks like the Supreme Court is on a mission to undo every right we worked so hard to obtain in this country. Fun stuff. Source: The Supreme Court … Continue reading The Supreme Court Effectively Overturned Your Miranda Rights
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TikTok CAUGHT In China Lies
It’s a bit stupid of the United States to allow China access to ALL OF THE DATA on pretty much every single young person (and increasing older as well) in the United … Continue reading TikTok CAUGHT In China Lies
China wants to censor all social media comments | MIT Technology Review
A draft update of rules would dramatically increase the power of China’s censorship machine, but platforms will pay the price. China wants ALL online comments to be pre-approved before being allowed. Should be a fun Internet for the Chinese moving forward! Source: China wants to censor all social media comments | MIT … Continue reading China wants to censor all social media comments | MIT Technology Review
The Fed’s Interest Rate Hike: Salt In The Wound?
The Fed’s interest rate hike cannot possibly do anything but make the current situation worse. We’d all be better off had they done nothing. First do no harm. Just while things are getting more expensive due to a recent pandemic and a war, let’s raise interest rates in the hope that corporations … Continue reading The Fed’s Interest Rate Hike: Salt In The Wound?
This is why it’s crucial to make a plan and stick to it
How to Win Real Money at a Casino Want to win real money at the casino? Read this article for tips. Whether you’re looking for the best slots or you prefer a … Continue reading This is why it’s crucial to make a plan and stick to it
California blames ExxonMobil for plastic pollution crisis – Los Angeles Times
Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta claims Exxon Mobil and other corporations have perpetuated the ‘myth’ that recycling will solve the plastics crisis. Rather than limit plastic production, the oil industry lobbied for recycling of plastic which resulted in even more plastic production. Source: California blames ExxonMobil for plastic pollution crisis – Los Angeles … Continue reading California blames ExxonMobil for plastic pollution crisis – Los Angeles Times
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid – The Atlantic
It’s not just a phase. Great article explaining why we have become so fragmented as a nation (social media algorithms enhancing the spread of the most extreme viewpoints of both the right … Continue reading Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid – The Atlantic
Opinion | Will the Ukraine War Spell the End of Globalization?
The seams of the global economic order were deeply frayed by the pandemic. Could this conflict cause it to unravel? Perhaps it’s time to stop letting corporations get everything they want and start thinking about the people and the jobs within your own country. Globalization contributed massively to inequality within countries, by … Continue reading Opinion | Will the Ukraine War Spell the End of Globalization?
Climate change already worse than expected, says new UN report
The effects of warming are already driving people from their homes as seas rise, as well as killing trees and animal species. We can adapt, but also urgently need to make deep and immediate emissions cuts to head off even worse impacts, experts say. Unfortunately while we’re distracted with war right now, … Continue reading Climate change already worse than expected, says new UN report
How Do We Fix The Economy? Modern Monetary Theory, Explained | The Problem With Jon Stewart Podcast
Learn all you need to learn about money by watching this John Stewart episode with Stephanie Kelton and Rohan Grey Source: How Do We Fix The Economy? Modern Monetary Theory, Explained | … Continue reading How Do We Fix The Economy? Modern Monetary Theory, Explained | The Problem With Jon Stewart Podcast
America’s Richest Companies Are Causing High Prices, Inflation
American monopolies consolidated market power for years. Now that there’s supply chain trouble, they can raise prices and blame it on the pandemic. This is exactly what’s happening. The economy is not BOOMING thus causing inflation. People don’t have so much money that they are on a shopping spree, driving up prices. … Continue reading America’s Richest Companies Are Causing High Prices, Inflation
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The US Post Office to replace 75,000 vans with gas-guzzlers instead of EVS to supposedly save a few bucks
The service insists it’s the cheapest alternative. But its analysis is based on assumptions that critics and even other government agencies say are unrealistic, such as gasoline at $2.19 a gallon and charging stations that cost roughly $20,000 per facility. And those assumptions will form the bullseye of expected legal challenges that … Continue reading The US Post Office to replace 75,000 vans with gas-guzzlers instead of EVS to supposedly save a few bucks
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