~ Today’s Water Cooler ~
Saturday, July 5, 2025
When a Storm Dumped Two Feet of Water on My City, I Learned Something Gratifying About My Neighbors
An in-depth account of being caught in a major flood and dealing with becoming a water evacuee.
What Happens If the West Decides to Negotiate an End to the War in Ukraine and Russia Does Not (Really) Go Along?
A preliminary look at what might happen if and when the West gets over itself and thinks about negotiating with Russia.
Chinese Companies Are Taking Advantage of United States’ Nearshoring Strategy By Setting up Shop in Mexico
Although China accounts for only a small fraction of Mexico’s total Foreign Direct Investment, it has significantly expanded its portfolio in recent years.
“In the Coronation, Britain’s Ruling Class Will Cast Its Dark Spell on Millions”
Do the Royals still have this sway? “Charles’ coronation will encourage millions to keep marching to the beat of Britain’s posh boys”
2:00PM Water Cooler 5/1/2023
~ Today’s Water Cooler ~
Will the EU Sanction Russia’s Nuclear Industry?
Doing so would hurt the economies of several European countries, but don’t worry. Brussels is working on a plan.
The Collapse in Operational Capabilities in the West and Some Knock-On Effects
Why does the West seem increasingly unable to get out of its own underwear?
Why Is the US Wiring Ukraine With Radiation Sensors to Detect Nuclear Blasts?
Unnamed US officials tell the NYT the system will be able to determine who was responsible for an attack, but the details are sketchy.
Decomposing the Rise of the Populist Radical Right: How Changes in Priorities Explain the Electoral Politics of Our Time
Voters who move to the right tend not to have changed their outlook as much as reordered which issues matter most to them.
Workers Who Have Occupied an Italian Factory for Two Years Are Getting Close to Owning It Themselves
Workers are attempting to start Italy’s first community and non-profit factory that could become an inspiration for workers elsewhere. Could it happen in the US?
How Union Members Honor Workers’ Memorial Day
April 28 was Workers Memorial Day in the US when union workers rededicate themselves to the fight for safer working conditions.
