Saturday, July 25, 2026

Italian Technocrats Allow the Right to Weaponize Democracy

Why the Italian right looks set to go from strength to strength.

The Dying American Southwest

Will people abandon the American Southwest or fight like hell to keep it?

German Chancellor: Germany Could Keep Nuclear Power Plants Operating After All

A sign of German energy tsuris: Chancellor Scholz suggests reviving nuclear power, in opposition to earlier recommendations by key ministries.

2:00PM Water Cooler 8/3/2022

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The Story Behind ‘Star Trek’ Actress Nichelle Nichols’ Iconic Interracial Kiss

A mental health break in the way of retrospective on Nichelle Nichols, particularly for readers who saw Star Trek in its original run.

Links 8/3/2022

Serotonin and the Unsubstantiated Chemical Imbalance Theory of Mental Disorders

A foundational theory on the role of serotonin is a mere unsupported intuition, but mass drug peddling is nevertheless based on it.

Think the Financial Crisis Is Over? Mortgage Servicers Still Abusing Borrowers For 10+ Years, Thanks to Lax Fannie/Freddie Oversight

Mortgage servicers are torturing borrowers who have been unable to pay for over a decade. All they are doing now is ripping off governments.

Why It’s Essential for Congress to Reauthorize Trade Adjustment Assistance

Workers attest that the Trade Adjustment Assistance has helped them move into new careers when employers offshore jobs. Will it be cut?

2:00PM Water Cooler 8/2/2022

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Truss and Sunak’s Reheated Thatcherism Is the Last Thing the UK Needs

Truss and Sunak treat the Iron Lady as their muse, while Labour touts another flavor of neoliberalism, that of Tony Blair.

Links 8/2/2022

Brian Berletic of New Atlas, Alexander Mercouris of The Duran, and Yves Speak at 9 AM Eastern with Gonzalo Lira Hosting on China and Other Hot Topics

Yves here. We hope you’ll be able to watch this morning’s talk with Brian Berletic and Alexander Mercouris, moderated by Gonzalo Lira, either live or later on YouTube. We’ll definitely be talking about China and other topics if time permits. Note that the countdown is confusing. This You Tube feature rounds down, so four hours […]

Is Mexico’s AMLO Willing to Walk Away from USMCA?

As the Mexican government’s commitment to energy independence smashes into US financial interests, President López Obrador threatens to put sovereignty first.

How Public Real Estate Investment Trusts Extract Wealth from Nursing Homes and Hospitals

REITs are considered “passive” investors but play a very active role in reshaping whole industries, like hospitals