With all the news & opinion maybe I should focus more on WHAT SHOULD BE DONE about this “fine mess” we’re in.
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Why U.S. Military Needs to Reinvent Itself
NYT Editorial Board gift article
America’s military has defended the free world for 80 years
Our dominance is fading
Rivals know this & are building to defeat us
Not a Pro Trump piece: Shows his failures in a time of danger
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Why U.S. Military Needs to Reinvent Itself
NYT Editorial Board gift article
America’s military has defended the free world for 80 years
Our dominance is fading
Rivals know this & are building to defeat us
Not a Pro Trump piece: Shows his failures in a time of danger
bit.ly/48DSx3p
NYT gift article
Investigation by NYT documents Trump admin change in enforcement benefited the industry especially companies with ties to the president
Wolves in the hen house
Teapot dome scandal
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NYT gift article
Investigation by NYT documents Trump admin change in enforcement benefited the industry especially companies with ties to the president
Wolves in the hen house
Teapot dome scandal
bit.ly/4pCG3ir
by Will Bunch
Philadelphia Inquirer gift article
A mass shooting at my alma mater is a gutting reminder that no one is safe until we tackle America's gun crisis
From the heart and spot on not the gobbledygook abounding
Read
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by Will Bunch
Philadelphia Inquirer gift article
A mass shooting at my alma mater is a gutting reminder that no one is safe until we tackle America's gun crisis
From the heart and spot on not the gobbledygook abounding
Read
bit.ly/4pDVDKP
Philadelphia Inquirer
Gift Article
The White House presses Germany to include the neofascist antisemitic AfD party in government while encouraging extremist parties across Europe
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Gift Article
The White House presses Germany to include the neofascist antisemitic AfD party in government while encouraging extremist parties across Europe
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NYT Gift Article
by the Editorial Board
The country that can manufacture the most-steel, planes, missiles, computer chips-will win a long war
America manufactures less than China but with allies & partners can match China's industrial might
?
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NYT Gift Article
by the Editorial Board
The country that can manufacture the most-steel, planes, missiles, computer chips-will win a long war
America manufactures less than China but with allies & partners can match China's industrial might
?
bit.ly/48U4yQS
by Laura Field, author “Furious Minds: The Making of the MAGA New Right”
NYT gift article
1948 book of Richard Weaver, Ideas Have Consequences, criticized nominalism, John Locke roots and modernity for "dissolution of the West"
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by Laura Field, author “Furious Minds: The Making of the MAGA New Right”
NYT gift article
1948 book of Richard Weaver, Ideas Have Consequences, criticized nominalism, John Locke roots and modernity for "dissolution of the West"
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Hollywood Reporter
There's a lot of complexity described in the process here but it basically comes down to raw politics is the gist I get and Trump has announced he, not the regulators, will be making the decision
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Hollywood Reporter
There's a lot of complexity described in the process here but it basically comes down to raw politics is the gist I get and Trump has announced he, not the regulators, will be making the decision
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CalMatters
Likely to hit hardest in Cal which since 2016 has passed more laws to regulate AI than any other state
Polls show Californians and Americans support AI regulation
Congress hasn't preempted states
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CalMatters
Likely to hit hardest in Cal which since 2016 has passed more laws to regulate AI than any other state
Polls show Californians and Americans support AI regulation
Congress hasn't preempted states
bit.ly/4pLKsj5
NYT Gift Article
A new document cites Washington’s shifting strategic priorities and growing pressure on allies under President Trump as sources of uncertainty for Denmark
We are officially not to be trusted
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NYT Gift Article
A new document cites Washington’s shifting strategic priorities and growing pressure on allies under President Trump as sources of uncertainty for Denmark
We are officially not to be trusted
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NYT Gift Article
The president’s stated intention to pardon Tina Peters, jailed for tampering with election machines in 2020, has set off a legal fight over the extent of Mr. Trump’s pardon powers
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NYT Gift Article
The president’s stated intention to pardon Tina Peters, jailed for tampering with election machines in 2020, has set off a legal fight over the extent of Mr. Trump’s pardon powers
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R.E.M's song from 2000 is back on the charts and for good reason
Skip the ad and turn up the volume. The lyrics are captioned
R.E.M.'s iconic song has resurfaced time and time again during global crises. It's relevant now!
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R.E.M's song from 2000 is back on the charts and for good reason
Skip the ad and turn up the volume. The lyrics are captioned
R.E.M.'s iconic song has resurfaced time and time again during global crises. It's relevant now!
bit.ly/3Ypdkl1
Fortune
IMHO It's like Dickens, "A Tale of Two Cities" not a bad novel to read this time of year
A disconnect here that can only go on so long
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Fortune
IMHO It's like Dickens, "A Tale of Two Cities" not a bad novel to read this time of year
A disconnect here that can only go on so long
bit.ly/4aLDNAD
Digital Bits
And then Warner can spin off Discovery Global—which includes CNN, TNT, and the studio’s other cable channels—sometime next year and that company will go its own way
Best of a binary choice
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Digital Bits
And then Warner can spin off Discovery Global—which includes CNN, TNT, and the studio’s other cable channels—sometime next year and that company will go its own way
Best of a binary choice
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ABCNews
Nearly a dozen Republicans have signed on
As House Speaker yes a vote next week a growing number of Republicans are revolting many from swing districts
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ABCNews
Nearly a dozen Republicans have signed on
As House Speaker yes a vote next week a growing number of Republicans are revolting many from swing districts
bit.ly/3Mzack2
Its never been more critically or financially successful. Why is it auctioning itself off?
David Dayen, editor of The American Prospect has written a must read article on this revealing that the head of WBD will get as much as $500 million from it
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Its never been more critically or financially successful. Why is it auctioning itself off?
David Dayen, editor of The American Prospect has written a must read article on this revealing that the head of WBD will get as much as $500 million from it
bit.ly/3Yq5Puc
congressional approval for ballroom project
AP
National Trust for Historic Preservation in Federal Court asks project be blocked until comprehensive design and environmental review, public comment, congressional debate & ratification
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congressional approval for ballroom project
AP
National Trust for Historic Preservation in Federal Court asks project be blocked until comprehensive design and environmental review, public comment, congressional debate & ratification
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KQED
National park advocacy groups condemn Trump admin weaponizing the country’s treasured public lands — and rewriting history in favor of their political ideology
There's got to be a good First Amendment lawsuit on this
Orwellian
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KQED
National park advocacy groups condemn Trump admin weaponizing the country’s treasured public lands — and rewriting history in favor of their political ideology
There's got to be a good First Amendment lawsuit on this
Orwellian
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CNN
They've been abused by Trump and his ilk trying to punish them. They don't like being doxed and threatened
They've had enough. Trump may primary them
We'll probably see more of this elsewhere
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CNN
They've been abused by Trump and his ilk trying to punish them. They don't like being doxed and threatened
They've had enough. Trump may primary them
We'll probably see more of this elsewhere
bit.ly/3XOuj07
CalMatters
At State Senate committee hearing CalTrans director showed simple chart that might have caused assembled lawmakers some alarm
Fatalities falling until 2010, since then a 60% increase
We need enforcement!
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CalMatters
At State Senate committee hearing CalTrans director showed simple chart that might have caused assembled lawmakers some alarm
Fatalities falling until 2010, since then a 60% increase
We need enforcement!
bit.ly/4pSZROR
Guardian
Wealthy immigrants able to buy residency. $5m ‘platinum card’ will exempt holders from some taxes
Contradicts US reputation as a refuge for the hardworking poor
Statue of Liberty for sale?
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Guardian
Wealthy immigrants able to buy residency. $5m ‘platinum card’ will exempt holders from some taxes
Contradicts US reputation as a refuge for the hardworking poor
Statue of Liberty for sale?
bit.ly/3KW5SuI
NYT Gift Article
The speaker has lost his grip on House floor thanks to a once rare parliamentary maneuver that G.O.P. members are increasingly using to force action on legislation
Used to pass Democratic bill last week
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NYT Gift Article
The speaker has lost his grip on House floor thanks to a once rare parliamentary maneuver that G.O.P. members are increasingly using to force action on legislation
Used to pass Democratic bill last week
bit.ly/3MX3ft5
Tech Policy
California, Colorado, Florida, Michigan, New York, Texas & Utah have passed strong laws to make AI companies accountable for how their powerful models & services impact consumers
With Trump & grift it's Katy Bar the Door
Stay tuned
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Tech Policy
California, Colorado, Florida, Michigan, New York, Texas & Utah have passed strong laws to make AI companies accountable for how their powerful models & services impact consumers
With Trump & grift it's Katy Bar the Door
Stay tuned
bit.ly/4iRgRlz
NYT Gift Article
Creates one federal regulatory framework for artificial intelligence
Gives AG authority to sue states & overturn laws that dont support “United States’ global A.I. dominance”
Bipartisan and consumer opposition
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NYT Gift Article
Creates one federal regulatory framework for artificial intelligence
Gives AG authority to sue states & overturn laws that dont support “United States’ global A.I. dominance”
Bipartisan and consumer opposition
bit.ly/48JLfLz
NYT Gift Article
The connection between Tate Brothers and the Trumps
Barred from leaving Romania they courted powerful figures on the American right. Then an extraordinary order let him go.
A major scandal: A lot here
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NYT Gift Article
The connection between Tate Brothers and the Trumps
Barred from leaving Romania they courted powerful figures on the American right. Then an extraordinary order let him go.
A major scandal: A lot here
bit.ly/44k0S9S
The Conversation
Details about how this is a disaster for public universities, often not covered by the media which focuses on the elite private colleges
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The Conversation
Details about how this is a disaster for public universities, often not covered by the media which focuses on the elite private colleges
bit.ly/44ra4t3