Category Archives: Guest Post

Links 2/24/2023

Madrid Has Become a New Miami, Attracting Well-Heeled Latin Americans

Spain’s golden visa program has helped to attract thousands of affluent Latin American politicians and business owners to Madrid, but its days may be numbered, at least in its current form.

2:00PM Water Cooler 2/22/2023

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In Rural America, Right-to-Repair Laws Are the Leading Edge of a Pushback Against Growing Corporate Power

After years of efforts to advance right-to-repair rules, farmers are starting to get traction.

New Notes on Global Warming

Global warming is accelerating faster than what our best minds are planning for, if indeed they’re planning at all.

The Government Makes a Profit on Defaulted Student Loans

The Federal government’s unheard of profits on defaulted student loans confirms that the scheme is predatory. And defaults are set to rise.

The Irish Question

Brexit fudged the question of the Irish border. The Tory “Ultras” that pushed for a hard Brexit are still loaded for bear on this matter.

2:00PM Water Cooler 2/22/2023

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Türkiye After the Earthquake: Why Not to Expect a Change in Russia Relationship

Türkiye’s economy, reeling after the Feb. 6 earthquake, will need beneficial economic ties with Russia more than ever despite western pressure.

Who’s Winning and Losing the Economic War Over Ukraine?

A stocktaking on the impact of the economic sanctions against Russia.

Incumbents Have the Upper Hand in Elections – Coordination Failures Give Them a Further Advantage

Incumbents do better than they ought to due to the opposition failing to unify sufficienlty against their main target.

2:00PM Water Cooler 2/21/2023

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