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Saturday, February 7, 2026
Journalist Gonzalo Lira Is Alive and So Is His Bucha Video
We are glad to see confirmation that Gonzalo Lira is alive and are reposting his short-lived but important Bucha video.
The Russia-NATO Cyber War Is Escalating Fast
Fears are rising that the boundaries of the cyber war between Russia and NATO could soon spread beyond Europe.
China vs. West: New World Disorder
Joanna Chiu’s book, China Unbound, argues for engaging China to seriously address human rights, climate change, and economic development.
The Energy Transition Has A Major Metals Problem
Green energy requires significant amounts of metals like lithium, cobalt, nickel, copper and manganese. Current supplies aren’t adequate.
2:00PM Water Cooler 4/21/2022
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Minneapolis Teacher Strike Brought Unity, Victory and a Reminder of the Threats Facing Public Education in the U.S.
Teachers ended a nearly three-week strike, citing advances in pay and working conditions for many members. But more work remains.
Russia’s Campaign in Ukraine and the West’s Response: The End of the Beginning?
Even through the fog of the Ukraine war, it’s possible to discern some contours of the future emerging.
DOJ Files Perfunctory Appeal to Revive Travel Mask Mandate
The CDC, which requested the mask mandate appeal, said “an order….remains necessary for the public health.”
Lee Camp: NY Times Goes After Indie Journalists
Lee Camp calls out the New York Times’ many acts of malpractice, including the smearing of real journalists like Ben Norton.
2:00PM Water Cooler 4/20/2022
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Beer and Spirits Have More Detrimental Effects on the Waistline and on Cardiovascular Disease Risk than Red or White Wine
More evidence that moderate wine drinking is not harmful and can confer some health benefits.
