Activists make a passionate case for peace in Ukraine. But the principals are not even remotely on board.
Monday, July 27, 2026
‘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.
Brazil and Argentina Just Agreed to Use Local Currencies for Bilateral Energy Trade, In Yet Another Snub for US Dollar
When two of the largest countries on the American continent, Brazil and Argentina, sign an agreement to establish a bilateral payment system in local currencies, it is worth taking note.
Ukraine Armistice – How the Ukraine Demilitarized Zone of 2023 Will Separate the Armies Like the Korean DMZ of 1953
Russian military experts speculate that the end game for Ukraine is coming in the form of a DMZ. But is even that adequate?
Top Antitrust Expert: We Need a New Approach to Giant Tech Firms Like Google
A leader in competition and antitrust warns that ever-expanding tech giants raise concerns about the extent of their power.
2:00PM Water Cooler 11/28/2022
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