A reprise of Mark Ames’ biting fundraiser classic.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Why Minnesota, Known for Charter Schools, Is Now Joining a Nationwide Trend for Community Schools
Minnesota, the birthplace of charter schools, is now adopting an approach to school improvement that focuses on bulding rather than competing
Kudos! Met Our Fourth Goal, On to Our Fifth: Karōshi Prevention
Help meet the goal of keeping Yves and her fellow writers in fighting fettle by providing for some down time!
2:00PM Water Cooler 11/12/2021
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Chinese Voters Came Out in Force for the GOP in NYC, Shaking Up Politics
Frustrations over Democratic stances on schools and crime mobilized Chinese votes for Republican Curtis Sliwa for NYC mayor.
Is HSBC Really the Right Bank to Spearhead New Global “Sustainable Finance” Rules?
The UK-based lender, with one of the longest rap sheets in the banking world, is one of a number of big banks leading efforts ostensibly aimed at greening global finance.
Announcing the 2021 Double Your Donations Challenge!
Take advantage of a generous offer! Double your donation!
SEC Chair Gary Gensler, Ever So Politely, Signals Intent to Cut Private Equity Grifting Way Back
SEC chair Gary Gensler puts private equity in his crosshairs. Will he fire?
On the Duty to Obstruct
A recap of the progressive punt on the Build Back Better bill and the contention that duty demands much more radical action.
2:00PM Water Cooler 11/11/2021
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Magical Thinking on Fertilizer and Climate Change
Fertilizer as the centerpiece of “climate-stupid agriculture.”
The Climate Fight Over Line 5, or the Upper Peninsula and Canada Versus Greenhouse Gas Absolutism
The fight over shutting down Line 5, a major oil pipeline, could set an important precedent.
Why Naked Capitalism Is Such a Precious Place for Writers
Naked Capitalism gives its writers an unusal degree of freedom, and its sharp-eyed, well-informed commentariat holds them to high standards.
