James Drew
@jamesjdrew.bsky.social
Reporter @ St. Louis Business Journal.
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James Drew
@jamesjdrew.bsky.social
· Nov 26
“In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.”
George Orwell
George Orwell
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Great to see "Failed State" cited by Martin Wolf in his column on the limits of privatisation.
www.ft.com/content/ec1c...
www.ft.com/content/ec1c...
The benefits and limits of privatisation
We can draw important lessons from the UK’s varied experience
www.ft.com
December 9, 2024 at 9:35 AM
Great to see "Failed State" cited by Martin Wolf in his column on the limits of privatisation.
www.ft.com/content/ec1c...
www.ft.com/content/ec1c...
November 27, 2024 at 4:47 PM
November 27, 2024 at 4:46 PM
November 27, 2024 at 4:02 PM
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So here’s the update. The billionaire owner of the Guardian preparing to get rid of a core part of the news org + 100 journalists.
If you’re a Guardian or Observer reader, please share this. The need for a strong, free & independent press couldn’t be greater. Yet, here it is.
If you’re a Guardian or Observer reader, please share this. The need for a strong, free & independent press couldn’t be greater. Yet, here it is.
November 25, 2024 at 10:30 PM
So here’s the update. The billionaire owner of the Guardian preparing to get rid of a core part of the news org + 100 journalists.
If you’re a Guardian or Observer reader, please share this. The need for a strong, free & independent press couldn’t be greater. Yet, here it is.
If you’re a Guardian or Observer reader, please share this. The need for a strong, free & independent press couldn’t be greater. Yet, here it is.
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Breaking News: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged Israeli ministers to accept a cease-fire deal with Hezbollah.
Netanyahu Urges Cabinet to Approve Cease-Fire with Hezbollah: Live Updates
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is presenting a deal mediated by U.S. and French diplomats to end the fighting, saying the length of the truce will depend on what happens in Lebanon. The Israeli mil...
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2024 at 6:55 PM
Breaking News: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged Israeli ministers to accept a cease-fire deal with Hezbollah.
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President-elect Trump’s legal team found evidence that Boris Epshteyn, a top adviser, asked for retainer fees from potential appointees in order to promote them for jobs in the new administration, five people briefed on the matter said. Epshteyn denies the allegations.
Top Trump Aide Accused of Asking for Money to ‘Promote’ Potential Appointees
President-elect Donald J. Trump ordered the investigation by his legal team into Boris Epshteyn, a powerful figure in the transition. Mr. Epshteyn denies the allegations.
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2024 at 7:04 PM
President-elect Trump’s legal team found evidence that Boris Epshteyn, a top adviser, asked for retainer fees from potential appointees in order to promote them for jobs in the new administration, five people briefed on the matter said. Epshteyn denies the allegations.
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lol China's state media is sad about Bluesky because it's not an easy propaganda distribution channel like X (and Facebook)
www.semafor.com/article/11/2...
www.semafor.com/article/11/2...
November 26, 2024 at 12:49 PM
lol China's state media is sad about Bluesky because it's not an easy propaganda distribution channel like X (and Facebook)
www.semafor.com/article/11/2...
www.semafor.com/article/11/2...
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Here are the 100 notable books from 2024 — including standout fiction, poetry and nonfiction, all chosen by the staff of The New York Times Book Review.
100 Notable Books of 2024
Here are the year’s notable fiction, poetry and nonfiction, chosen by the staff of The New York Times Book Review.
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2024 at 6:11 PM
Here are the 100 notable books from 2024 — including standout fiction, poetry and nonfiction, all chosen by the staff of The New York Times Book Review.
“In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.”
George Orwell
George Orwell
November 26, 2024 at 8:29 PM
“In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.”
George Orwell
George Orwell