Mass media throughout the western world are uncritically passing along a press release from the US intelligence community, because that’s what passes for journalism.
The Highest Cases of COVID Are Found in Countries With Populist Leaders
Brazil, Russia, the United States, and Britain now have the highest cases of COVID-19. This is no fluke.
Whales, Crickets, and Other Fearsome Russian Doomsday Weapons
Last week, Russia roped a whale into the world of underwater espionage. This week, they’re weaponizing laughter. And puppies!
A Lifetime of Pizza for a Corporate Tattoo? Russians Say Da
Over in Russia, Domino’s promised a lifetime supply of pizza to anyone who got a tattoo of their logo. Sadly, their noble plan went awry.
Russia’s World Cup: The Ugly Side of the Beautiful Game
Despite Russia’s stained political record, they were awarded the World Cup. And while we should focus on the beautiful game, we should also focus on the ugliness that made it happen.
All of These Russia Escalations Were Planned Years Ago
President Donald Trump’s escalations against Russia might bristle, but it’s nothing new. In fact, it long predates him.
Terrible Political Change, What Is It Good For? Well, Art, Actually
As we watch Zimbabwe tear itself apart, our extended history indicates that the worse things get, the better the art we produce becomes.
The Plutocrats Are Pursuing Internet Censorship and They’re Barely Even Hiding It
While the focus might be on shadowy Russian forces subverting the internet, three more familiar companies are very noticeably clamping down on free speech.
Is the U.S. Really Heading for a Civil War?
As the U.S. becomes more divided, will old battle lines be redrawn, pitting Americans against Americans as it was 150 years ago?
Three Reasons Why I’m Glad Hillary Lost the Election
In the wake of Hillary Clinton’s tell-all memoir on the 2016 election, the legitimate reasons why she shouldn’t have won remain. Here are three.
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