CalPERS is trying to do something more obviously nonsensical than usual.
Sunday, February 8, 2026
Is Geneva 2022 Munich 1938 Without Chamberlain’s Piece Of Paper? How To Read the US Paper to Russia For Peace For Our Time
Why the US is looking at best mighty unserious in its talks with Russia.
Our Rolling Civil War
The institutional left has abandoned leadership of a nascent civil war to the institutional right.
2:00PM Water Cooler 1/13/2022
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Hong Kong Study: Tumble Clothes Dryers Generate Air Pollution from Microfibers
Tumble dryers create microfibers, which can damage human health. Eliminating this source of air pollutants is not an easy task.
More on the Morbidity Risk of Omicron: “Like a Chess Grandmaster Playing Against Schoolboys”
A lot of the misunderstanding of Omicron is actively cultivated.
Africa Faces an Uphill Battle Against Western Emissions to Combat Climate Change
African nations are disproportionately vulnerable to climate change, even though .the continent accounts for the smallest share of global greenhouse gas emissions – 3.8%.
Biden Under Fire for Resisting Calls to Distribute N95 Masks to All
The Biden administration dithers, while meanwhile Bernie reintroduces legislation that sends N95 masks to every U.S. household.
2:00PM Water Cooler 1/12/2022
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Federal Judge Denies Facebook’s Motion to Dismiss, Allowing FTC Antitrust Lawsuit to Proceed and Discovery to Commence
Judge James Boasberg denies Facebook’s motion to dismiss the FTC’s antitrust action, thus allowing the lawsuit to proceed and discovery to commence.
Omicron Surge Empties Supermarket Shelves: Food Supply Shortages Are Here to Stay
Omicron exacerbates food supply chain issues, leading to more empty supermarket shelves.
Novak Djokovic: The Legal Problem of Having One Rule for Some, Another for Everyone Else
Australia has loosened entry requirements for vaccinated visa-holders, but tough rules remain in place for the unvaccinated.
20 Years and 4 Presidents Later and Gitmo Still Not Closed
Human rights groups call on Biden to keep his campaign promise to close the Guantánamo Bay detention center.
