Peace in Ukraine is a worthy aim. But the West can’t bring itself to offer what Russia might accept.
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Matt Stoller: Naked Capitalism –A Community Seeking the Truth
Naked Capitalism sweats the details, and in this time of airy propaganda, that gives you a leverage point.
Biden Opens Campaign Season with MAGA Exorcism in Idiosyncratic Philadelphia Speech
The three audiences for Biden’s Philadelphia speech. And about that blood-red background.
Can the U.S. Kick Its Reliance on Russian Uranium?
Ukraine is pushing for sanctions on Russian uranium. Thorium isn’t ready for prime time, so sanctions put further pressure on energy markets.
Naked Capitalism Fundraiser 2022: Your Situational Awareness Guide as Tectonic Plates Shift
Off to the Tip Jar! Please join in this fundraiser so we can keep giving you incisive, independent commentary and cute animal pix.
Fundraiser 2022: What We Did for You in the Past Year
See the good use we made of the money many of you generously contributed in the last fundraiser!
Rahul Gandhi – The Most Establishment Populist
Rahul Gandhi’s attempt to position the Indian National Congress as the protector of the Indian people against the deep state neglects the party’s own history of control and corruption.
How Boris Johnson Rigged British Politics for the Tories
The government of Boris Johnson has undermined democracy in the UK in a number of ways, making it more difficult to vote, speak out, or protest. This legacy will continue to benefit the Tories even as Johnson is replaced by Liz Truss.
European Stainless Steel Mills Are Closing Due To Energy Crisis
Stainless steel mills are now keeling over due to energy price spikes. Who will be next to fall?
In Refusing to Prioritize Drivers’ Safety, UPS Risks Major Strike
Transportation and delivery workers have increasingly had it. Now UPS employees are on the verge of forcing their issues.
2:00PM Water Cooler 9/2/2022
By Lambert Strether of Corrente Bird Song of the Day Great Bowerbird, Western Australia, Australia. Notes: “Male initially singing/calling near bower, then approach and scold me towards the end of the recording. Other Behaviors: Advertise, Scold. Habitat: Dry Forest.” * * * Politics “But what is government itself, but the greatest of all reflections on […]
