Global warming is accelerating faster than what our best minds are planning for, if indeed they’re planning at all.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
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.
Hope Amid Climate Chaos: A Conversation with Rebecca Solnit
Solnit sees hope as central to the clmate change fight. Is that belief well founded?
2:00PM Water Cooler 2/21/2023
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Who Decides for Children?
It is actually predictable that the idea of how far the automony of children should go is hopelessly messy.
Putin’s February 21 Speech: Hot Takes – Putin Speaks for a Strong, Self-Sufficient Russia
Putin was in fine form, focusing on domestic programs, wth no new battlefield plans. But he didn’t mince words about the West.
Nigerian Central Bank’s “Drive to Entrench” a “Cashless Economy” Is Creating a World of Pain for Nigerian Citizens
“Nigeria must go cashless. It is a global policy, checking insecurity and fighting corruption”: Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Godwin Emefiele
EU Gas Price Cap: An Exercise in Futility
The much -maligned EU gas price cap is not looking any better with age.
