We are breaking from our usual practice of only one fundraiser a year to have a mini-event. We hope you are in a festive mood and will include this humble site in your holiday giving. When we launched our big event early, as in over Labor Day weekend, we said we might hold a second […]
Sunday, February 8, 2026
2:00PM Water Cooler 12/1/2022
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Adult-Child Genius Sam Bankman-Fried Opts for “I’m Hopelessly Stupid and Confused” Defense
Sadly, the press is eating up Sam Bankman-Fried’s not-remotely-credible defense of ignorance and addlebrain (as opposed to Adderall brain)
Will Full Gas Stores Save Europe From An Energy Emergency?
Sad to see the state of what passes for informed commentary on the European gas squeeze.
“Eight Reasons Why Now is a Good Time for a Ukraine Ceasefire and Peace Talks”
Activists make a passionate case for peace in Ukraine. But the principals are not even remotely on board.
‘People Think of Pelosi as a California Liberal; No, She’s Like a Baltimore Boss’
‘I mean, Christ, this is a woman who was brought up in Baltimore politics. We weren’t working with some neophyte’
2:00PM Water Cooler 11/30/2022
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Türkiye Losing Patience with the US
Washington’s relentless pressure on Türkiye and the Istanbul bombing lead to Turkish airstrikes hitting American positions in Syria.
Free Fridges in The Bronx, Created as COVID Stopgap, Still Meeting Chronic Food Needs
The successful community free fridges — fewer than during the pandemic — are now short on cash as well as volunteers to transport food.
Trying to Make Sense of China’s Protests
Western media is overhying the China protests. But to what degree?
Climate Remedy: State, Local Governments Increasingly Turn to Zoning Reforms
Better late than never: Authorities are starting to use zoning as a way to reduce fossill fuel use.
2:00PM Water Cooler 11/29/2022
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Gates Foundation-Sponsored Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa Gets Make-Up, Not Make-Over
The Gates Foundation has tacitly admitted the failure of its “green revolution” in Africa. Yet it is still following Big Ag approaches.
