~ Today’s Water Cooler: Politics, Syndemics; Today’s RCP polling: Kamala closing; Dueling Op-Eds on Kamala v. Trump; Boeing vote today; News Guild tech workers strike at NYT on election day ~
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Politicians on Corporate Boards and the Cost of Public Procurement
Ties between political parties and boards of government contractors lead to overpriced contracts without any corresponding gains in quality for citizens and consumers.
As Climate Disasters Increase, Official Responses Like FEMA to Helene Come Up Short
On the oddly muted reporting of FEMA’s performance in Helene, and why that matters for future disaster responses.
The US Is Killing the Most Valuable Tech Firm in Europe
Washington announces billion dollar research center for advanced chip making as trade restrictions demanded by US, and the EU energy war against Russia are hammering ASML.
Greenwashing Case Against Santos Could Set Global Precedent
Investor, attorney general, and activist lawsuits seek to curb cynical do-nothing and delaying climate action tactics like greenwashing.
“The Ballot is Stronger than the Bullet,” So Let the Games Begin!
Complexity is the enemy of quality.
Book Review: Why the Medical Establishment Often Gets It Wrong
“Open debate and a discussion of the merits of data over dogma make for a stronger society, more civility, and a faster rate of medical discovery.”
Michael Hudson and Richard Wolff: BRICS High Aspirations Versus Cautious First Steps
Michael Hudson and Richard Wolff discuss the recent BRICS summit as well as its rapidly-evolving geopolitical backdrop.
A No-Win Dilemma for US Peace Voters
Working through the poor US election options for peace advocates.
The Organs of State Security Involved in Authenticating Election 2024 (or Not)
Hamilton 68 has risen from the grave?
2:00PM Water Cooler 11/1/2024
~ Today’s Water Cooler: Politics, Syndemics; Friday’s RCP polling: Bad news for Trump; more Section Three fun ; Epstein on Trump (last minute tape); Boeing to vote on new contract Monday (“slight improvement”) ~
Dentists Are Pulling ‘Healthy’ and Treatable Teeth To Profit From Implants, Experts Warn
Amid this booming industry, some implant experts worry that many dentists are losing sight of dentistry’s fundamental goal of preserving natural teeth and have become too willing to remove teeth to make room for expensive implants.
