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What can history teach us about what happens when a populist strongman with an idiosyncratic taste for low interest rates undermines central bank independence?
January 12, 2026 at 1:44 AM
What can history teach us about what happens when a populist strongman with an idiosyncratic taste for low interest rates undermines central bank independence?
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The way that housing co-ops work in Switzerland may seem foreign to many. But the central idea is simple: What if homeownership had no profit motive and no capital gains? Advocates say their model could reshape how the world thinks about affordable housing. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/26/r...
August 30, 2025 at 10:05 PM
The way that housing co-ops work in Switzerland may seem foreign to many. But the central idea is simple: What if homeownership had no profit motive and no capital gains? Advocates say their model could reshape how the world thinks about affordable housing. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/26/r...
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Fascism - rule by dictator
Oligarchy - gvt by wealthy few
Theocracy - ruled by religion
Kakistocracy - gvt by least qualified
America has produced a most unique system of government
A theofascoligkakracy
Oligarchy - gvt by wealthy few
Theocracy - ruled by religion
Kakistocracy - gvt by least qualified
America has produced a most unique system of government
A theofascoligkakracy
August 5, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Fascism - rule by dictator
Oligarchy - gvt by wealthy few
Theocracy - ruled by religion
Kakistocracy - gvt by least qualified
America has produced a most unique system of government
A theofascoligkakracy
Oligarchy - gvt by wealthy few
Theocracy - ruled by religion
Kakistocracy - gvt by least qualified
America has produced a most unique system of government
A theofascoligkakracy
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We’ve discovered a literal miracle with almost unlimited potential and it’s being scrapped for *no reason whatsoever*. This isn’t even nihilism, it’s outright worship of death and human suffering.
"The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced the beginning of a coordinated wind-down of its mRNA vaccine development activities...."
cc: Sen. Bill Cassidy
cc: Sen. Bill Cassidy
August 5, 2025 at 11:09 PM
We’ve discovered a literal miracle with almost unlimited potential and it’s being scrapped for *no reason whatsoever*. This isn’t even nihilism, it’s outright worship of death and human suffering.
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"The Director of National Intelligence of the United States stood at the White House today...and read information that came from Russian Intelligence...without ever telling people that that's where that information came from."
www.youtube.com/live/YN5nyjg...
www.youtube.com/live/YN5nyjg...
Tulsi Gabbard Is Quoting Russian Intelligence Sources | Explainer
YouTube video by Heather Cox Richardson
www.youtube.com
July 24, 2025 at 1:50 AM
"The Director of National Intelligence of the United States stood at the White House today...and read information that came from Russian Intelligence...without ever telling people that that's where that information came from."
www.youtube.com/live/YN5nyjg...
www.youtube.com/live/YN5nyjg...
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The oil industry buys off Congress. No action on climate.
The NRA buys off Congress. No action on guns.
Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care.
The list goes on and on.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
The NRA buys off Congress. No action on guns.
Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care.
The list goes on and on.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
July 24, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The oil industry buys off Congress. No action on climate.
The NRA buys off Congress. No action on guns.
Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care.
The list goes on and on.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
The NRA buys off Congress. No action on guns.
Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care.
The list goes on and on.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
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Wait, the IRS interprets the Constitution now?
The IRS said clergy and houses of worship should be allowed to make political endorsements, a potential move away from a 71-year-old policy that banned the mixing of religion and politics.
IRS: Churches should be allowed to make political endorsements
Since 1954, the IRS has banned nonprofits — including congregations — from participating in political campaigns. The agency now says political endorsements by churches should be allowed.
wapo.st
July 8, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Wait, the IRS interprets the Constitution now?
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Senate Republicans' one-finger salute to rural America:
"Hospital networks said they may reduce pediatric, maternity or behavioral health services; end telehealth programs; close rural facilities; or enact layoffs if the Medicaid cuts become law..."
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
"Hospital networks said they may reduce pediatric, maternity or behavioral health services; end telehealth programs; close rural facilities; or enact layoffs if the Medicaid cuts become law..."
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
Senate Republicans propose deeper Medicaid cuts. Here’s what that means.
Senate Republicans are taking Medicaid cuts even further than their House counterparts with legislation that targets hospital payments.
www.washingtonpost.com
June 23, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Senate Republicans' one-finger salute to rural America:
"Hospital networks said they may reduce pediatric, maternity or behavioral health services; end telehealth programs; close rural facilities; or enact layoffs if the Medicaid cuts become law..."
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
"Hospital networks said they may reduce pediatric, maternity or behavioral health services; end telehealth programs; close rural facilities; or enact layoffs if the Medicaid cuts become law..."
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
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Indeed. Senator @whitehouse.senate.gov wrote a whole book 📕 called “The Scheme” (The New Press) about dark money and U.S. Supreme Court. He knows his stuff. Please take a listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d... #democracyanddestiny #lawsky #blacksky #beans #podcast #darkmoney 💵🗳️⚖️🎧
June 23, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Indeed. Senator @whitehouse.senate.gov wrote a whole book 📕 called “The Scheme” (The New Press) about dark money and U.S. Supreme Court. He knows his stuff. Please take a listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d... #democracyanddestiny #lawsky #blacksky #beans #podcast #darkmoney 💵🗳️⚖️🎧
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While we wait for the Supreme Court to rule in a critical redistricting case from Louisiana, this is what the GOP is up to in Texas and Ohio. Remember the GOP's plan is to make it harder for you to vote and easier for them to cheat.
June 20, 2025 at 1:50 PM
While we wait for the Supreme Court to rule in a critical redistricting case from Louisiana, this is what the GOP is up to in Texas and Ohio. Remember the GOP's plan is to make it harder for you to vote and easier for them to cheat.
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Compton, CA: A masked, heavily-armed man wearing body armor jumped out of a SUV today to kidnap a local resident.
He forgot to put the vehicle in park, causing it to roll down the street damaging other cars. He jumped in the vehicle (which had no platess) and drove off without identifying himself.
He forgot to put the vehicle in park, causing it to roll down the street damaging other cars. He jumped in the vehicle (which had no platess) and drove off without identifying himself.
June 21, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Compton, CA: A masked, heavily-armed man wearing body armor jumped out of a SUV today to kidnap a local resident.
He forgot to put the vehicle in park, causing it to roll down the street damaging other cars. He jumped in the vehicle (which had no platess) and drove off without identifying himself.
He forgot to put the vehicle in park, causing it to roll down the street damaging other cars. He jumped in the vehicle (which had no platess) and drove off without identifying himself.
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The two hardest-working people in the United States government are, without question, Alexandra Ocasio Cortez and Bernie Sanders.
They're also the most often correct.
They're also the most often correct.
March 20, 2025 at 1:48 AM
The two hardest-working people in the United States government are, without question, Alexandra Ocasio Cortez and Bernie Sanders.
They're also the most often correct.
They're also the most often correct.
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People keep asking me if Dems are divided between left and center of party. Nope. We are divided over old and new ways of fighting. That 20th Century playbook ain’t stopping a dictator.
March 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
People keep asking me if Dems are divided between left and center of party. Nope. We are divided over old and new ways of fighting. That 20th Century playbook ain’t stopping a dictator.
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Jackie Robinson has been restored!!! 😊💙
Huge win for our democracy!!! 💙
Keep up the noise!!! 🤗💙
#Thisiswhywefight #Bluecrew #Resistance #Resist
www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/u-s...
Huge win for our democracy!!! 💙
Keep up the noise!!! 🤗💙
#Thisiswhywefight #Bluecrew #Resistance #Resist
www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/u-s...
U.S. Department of Defense restores Jackie Robinson story on website, admits it was taken down in DEI purge
There was online backlash this week after a story highlighting Robinson's time in the military was taken down
www.cbssports.com
March 19, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Jackie Robinson has been restored!!! 😊💙
Huge win for our democracy!!! 💙
Keep up the noise!!! 🤗💙
#Thisiswhywefight #Bluecrew #Resistance #Resist
www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/u-s...
Huge win for our democracy!!! 💙
Keep up the noise!!! 🤗💙
#Thisiswhywefight #Bluecrew #Resistance #Resist
www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/u-s...
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Tesla has recalled... every single Cybertruck. Every one they've ever sold. For a hardware issue
www.carscoops.com/2025/03/tesl...
www.carscoops.com/2025/03/tesl...
Tesla Recalls Every Single Cybertruck Over Stainless Steel Trims Falling Off | Carscoops
151 Cybertruck owners filed warranty claims after noticing the roof trim panel above the windows was coming loose
www.carscoops.com
March 20, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Tesla has recalled... every single Cybertruck. Every one they've ever sold. For a hardware issue
www.carscoops.com/2025/03/tesl...
www.carscoops.com/2025/03/tesl...
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The administration is removing phone support for Soc Security recipients. Making it more difficult for seniors to get their checks. It’s a back door way to cut SS benefits. Horrific.
If you know anyone who is impacted, please help them get online to get their benefits approved
If you know anyone who is impacted, please help them get online to get their benefits approved
benefit.me
March 19, 2025 at 5:40 PM
The administration is removing phone support for Soc Security recipients. Making it more difficult for seniors to get their checks. It’s a back door way to cut SS benefits. Horrific.
If you know anyone who is impacted, please help them get online to get their benefits approved
If you know anyone who is impacted, please help them get online to get their benefits approved
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One of these things is not like the other.
March 11, 2025 at 11:40 PM
One of these things is not like the other.
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This is most detailed photo ever of an extragalactic object.A 400 megapixel photo of the Andromeda Galaxy.
Captured over a period of 3 months using 2 telescopes and thousands of photos.
Credit: Andrew McCarthy
Captured over a period of 3 months using 2 telescopes and thousands of photos.
Credit: Andrew McCarthy
February 22, 2025 at 2:05 PM
This is most detailed photo ever of an extragalactic object.A 400 megapixel photo of the Andromeda Galaxy.
Captured over a period of 3 months using 2 telescopes and thousands of photos.
Credit: Andrew McCarthy
Captured over a period of 3 months using 2 telescopes and thousands of photos.
Credit: Andrew McCarthy
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Extortion, pure and simple.
"U.S. negotiators pressing Kyiv for access to Ukraine's critical minerals have raised the possibility of cutting the country's access to Elon Musk's vital Starlink satellite internet system, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters."
Exclusive: US could cut Ukraine's access to Starlink internet services over minerals, say sources
U.S. negotiators pressing Kyiv for access to Ukraine's critical minerals have raised the possibility of cutting the country's access to Elon Musk's vital Starlink satellite internet system, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
www.reuters.com
February 22, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Extortion, pure and simple.
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Carville: USAID spent $41 billion the federal budget is 6 trillion. Actually comes to something like .014%. So take that and put it against the 6 trillion and see what you have done when your president is responsible for more federal debt than any president in the history of the United States.
February 21, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Carville: USAID spent $41 billion the federal budget is 6 trillion. Actually comes to something like .014%. So take that and put it against the 6 trillion and see what you have done when your president is responsible for more federal debt than any president in the history of the United States.
Opening tonight-Pratt Institute. An incredible lineup of talented friends and colleagues who I’m happy to be on the same walls with.
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Transductions: Artificial Intelligence in Architectural Experimentation brings together diverse works from
over thirty architects and designers.
📷 by @saracodarin
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Transductions: Artificial Intelligence in Architectural Experimentation brings together diverse works from
over thirty architects and designers.
📷 by @saracodarin
February 7, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Opening tonight-Pratt Institute. An incredible lineup of talented friends and colleagues who I’m happy to be on the same walls with.
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Transductions: Artificial Intelligence in Architectural Experimentation brings together diverse works from
over thirty architects and designers.
📷 by @saracodarin
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Transductions: Artificial Intelligence in Architectural Experimentation brings together diverse works from
over thirty architects and designers.
📷 by @saracodarin
I am honored to be part of this exhibition among such an incredibly talented group of architects, designers, friends and colleagues pushing new territory.
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Transductions: Artificial Intelligence in Architectural Experimentation
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Transductions: Artificial Intelligence in Architectural Experimentation
February 4, 2025 at 4:28 AM
I am honored to be part of this exhibition among such an incredibly talented group of architects, designers, friends and colleagues pushing new territory.
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Transductions: Artificial Intelligence in Architectural Experimentation
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Transductions: Artificial Intelligence in Architectural Experimentation
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Canadian MP Charlie Angus: So here’s how it’s going to go down—this is going to be very rough. But the big wake-up call is for our American friends.
For example, Kentucky—the number one purchaser of Kentucky spirits in the world is Canada, and all our provinces have just pulled it off the shelves.
For example, Kentucky—the number one purchaser of Kentucky spirits in the world is Canada, and all our provinces have just pulled it off the shelves.
February 3, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Canadian MP Charlie Angus: So here’s how it’s going to go down—this is going to be very rough. But the big wake-up call is for our American friends.
For example, Kentucky—the number one purchaser of Kentucky spirits in the world is Canada, and all our provinces have just pulled it off the shelves.
For example, Kentucky—the number one purchaser of Kentucky spirits in the world is Canada, and all our provinces have just pulled it off the shelves.
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If it were legal to fire you, they wouldn't put so much effort into getting you to resign voluntarily.
January 31, 2025 at 8:00 PM
If it were legal to fire you, they wouldn't put so much effort into getting you to resign voluntarily.