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Ag Equipment Right To Repair Headed To Governor’s Desk in Colorado

Fight to Repair • 0 implied HN points • 13 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legislation State government Advocacy Enforcement Agriculture
  1. Colorado House voted 44-16 for agricultural equipment right to repair bill, heading to Governor Polis for approval.
  2. The passing of Colorado's right to repair law marks a significant victory for the national campaign.
  3. Support from various groups, successful state laws on other repair rights, and persistent advocacy all contributed to the success of the agricultural right to repair bill.

‘They Should Have Him Do Stuff Like that More Often’: Fox Reporter Impressed with Biden Performance

The Washington Current • 0 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Media Election
  1. President Biden's spirited rebuttal at a news conference impressed a Fox News reporter, showing his ability to handle criticism well.
  2. Special Counsel Hur's report characterized Biden as an elderly man with a poor memory, sparking Biden to argue against these assertions.
  3. Even a Fox News reporter, known for challenging Biden, admitted being impressed by the president's witty response to a memory-related question, suggesting Biden should engage in such interactions more often.

COVID, Columbine, Copycats, and Counting School Shootings

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 0 implied HN points • 20 Apr 20
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics School Shootings Gun Violence COVID-19 Joe Biden Social reform
  1. Columbine High School Massacre remains culturally significant, influencing school shootings for years with no meaningful legislation or reform.
  2. Copycat school shooting incidents like the recent plot by a Russian teen reflect a global impact of events like Columbine.
  3. Viral tweets about school shootings can be misleading, and it's important to fact-check information to understand the true extent of school violence.
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"Vote For Me Darkies": A 1 Act Play

Ulizzle On Software • 0 implied HN points • 21 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Race relations Political Commentary
  1. The play titled 'Vote For Me Darkies' satirizes political manipulation and stereotyping in the context of race.
  2. The dialogue in the play reflects on themes of identity, societal expectations, and the consequences of speaking out against the norm.
  3. The author uses dark humor and provocative language to challenge conventional narratives about race and politics.

The Other School Shootings: Gun Violence at America’s Poorest Schools

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 0 implied HN points • 24 Jan 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics School Shootings Gun Violence Education
  1. Many school shootings happen at America's poorest schools, which receive little attention compared to high-profile incidents at suburban schools.
  2. Under-resourced schools with below-average performance and high proportions of Black and economically disadvantaged students are disproportionately affected by gun violence.
  3. There's a troubling lack of action and attention towards preventing school shootings in vulnerable, low-income schools, highlighting systemic issues and the need for broader societal change.

‘Congress Must Codify Roe v. Wade for all the States in America’

The Washington Current • 0 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Abortion rights Legislation
  1. President Biden urges Congress to codify Roe v. Wade for all states in the US.
  2. Executive actions are being taken to protect abortion access amidst restrictions in many parts of the country.
  3. Federal agencies are working on strengthening contraception access, educating on emergency medical care, and protecting medication abortion.

An insider's guide to NYC's quirky rental laws

Tranquil Thoughts • 0 implied HN points • 23 Sep 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Housing policy Urban Development
  1. In NYC, many leases require you to cover 80% of your floor with carpet to keep noise levels down. This helps prevent annoying sounds from neighbors above.
  2. Landlords in NYC must provide heat and hot water at specific temperatures, making sure your apartment stays warm in winter. This is stricter than in many other places, like London.
  3. Tenants in NYC often pay broker fees that can be between 8-15% of their annual rent, unlike in places like the UK where landlords typically cover these fees.

Free to Choose: A steel-man of Milton Friedman

Tranquil Thoughts • 0 implied HN points • 04 Sep 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Economics Liberty Government Socialism Individualism
  1. Milton Friedman argues that individual freedom in making economic choices leads to greater personal prosperity and liberty. When people decide for themselves, they're more likely to pick what's best for them.
  2. Friedman believes that government should be minimal. The more government tries to take charge, the less efficient it becomes and the less accountable it is to people’s needs.
  3. He emphasizes that local governments work better because they understand the community's needs firsthand. This allows for faster response and better accountability compared to larger governments.

Biden Announces Federal Tax Haul Due to Inflation Reduction Act Funding

The Washington Current • 0 implied HN points • 13 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Taxation Legislation Enforcement Prescription drugs
  1. President Biden announced over $500 million in unpaid taxes were collected through resources under the Inflation Reduction Act.
  2. The IRA legislation signed by Biden in 2022 includes funding to boost IRS enforcement efforts against tax cheats.
  3. Republicans negotiated a rescission of $20 billion of IRS funding, but the agency continues to pursue wealthy tax evaders.

The Problem With YIMBY Economics

Informer • 0 implied HN points • 24 Sep 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political divide Land use Economic Impact
  1. YIMBYs advocate for expanding US housing supply, but removing private housing development restrictions may not be the solution.
  2. There is a significant shift on the Left towards supporting pro-density public policy for affordable housing.
  3. Economists like Ed Glaeser and Matt Yglesias argue that restrictive land-use policies hinder affordable housing in big cities.

America is the Ultimate Failed State.

C.O.P. Central Organizing Principle. • 0 implied HN points • 22 Aug 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Foreign Policy Government Military Environment
  1. America is facing a water and food supply crisis due to environmental damage and unsustainable practices.
  2. The US military heavily relies on oil, leading to aggressive actions to secure oil supplies globally.
  3. Western ideological philosophies prioritizing property rights have failed America and the world, resulting in environmental destruction and potential fascism.

Trump '23/'24

Wide World of News • 0 implied HN points • 02 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Trump Supporters Polls Campaign Finance Indictment
  1. Many Republican figures and donors are showing support for Donald Trump following his indictment.
  2. A poll conducted after Trump's indictment shows him with a significant lead over potential Republican challengers like Ron DeSantis.
  3. Speculation on the impact of Trump's indictment on his political future suggests uncertainty about potential legal repercussions.

The Trump-DeSantis Focus Group

Wide World of News • 0 implied HN points • 17 Feb 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Analysis Trump administration Republican party White House
  1. Republican voters are interested in Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis as potential nominees and presidents.
  2. A focus group showed that most participants preferred Trump or DeSantis, with concerns about Trump's communication style but praise for DeSantis' people skills.
  3. The group also expressed interest in Mike Pompeo as a potential candidate, praising his foreign policy record.

The world is hard to change

Hypertext • 0 implied HN points • 27 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Policy Social Science Evidence-based Political Science
  1. Social science has its limits when it comes to creating large, lasting changes through evidence-based policymaking.
  2. Social science is about learning from failures and adapting to the challenges of understanding and changing human behavior.
  3. Disappointment in evidence-based policymaking does not justify reverting to ideological assumptions; instead, it highlights the complexity of creating effective social change.

Incrementalism beats YOLO

Hypertext • 0 implied HN points • 27 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Policy Social Science Interventions Research
  1. Incremental social policies have proven to make the world a better place over time
  2. Narrow, incremental policy changes can have significant positive impacts, like increasing school attendance, boosting earnings, and reducing incarceration rates
  3. Incremental changes informed by high-quality evaluation and research can lead to greater effectiveness over time in various social programs, showing better results than 'you only live once' approaches in policy-making

The Most Likely Scenarios Where It’s NOT Biden Versus Trump

Wide World of News • 0 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Candidates Polling Democratic Party Republican party
  1. Speculation is rising that both Biden and Trump may not be the major party nominees for the fall election.
  2. Factors like Supreme Court cases, Biden's gaffes, and policy matters are influencing this uncertainty.
  3. Concerns are growing about Biden's current strategy and possible need for a more aggressive communication approach.

Torture and Plea Bargaining

Something to Consider • 0 implied HN points • 12 Feb 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Criminal Justice Legal system Reform Human Rights Historical Analysis
  1. Plea bargaining and torture have similar roots in needing confessions, showing how justice systems can push for admissions under pressure. This means that, like in medieval times, the system isn't always fair or just.
  2. In the past, strict proof requirements meant torture was sometimes used to force confessions. Today, the heavy use of plea bargains can feel like a modern form of this pressure.
  3. The author suggests reforms to the justice system, such as adopting practices from Germany. This would help ensure more fair trials and protect the rights of individuals better.

Introducing Mike’s Substack

America in Crisis • 0 implied HN points • 23 Jan 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics History Economics Community Discussion
  1. Mike Alexander is a retired industrial scientist with a focus on 'big history' and the American political economy.
  2. He is particularly interested in studying the postwar era of shared prosperity in America and understanding why it occurred and ended.
  3. Mike aims to promote his book 'America in Crisis' through his free Substack by sharing articles on economic, political, and social topics related to the book and fostering a community for discussion.

We Should Test Programs

Something to Consider • 0 implied HN points • 10 Jul 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Policy Social programs Accountability Testing
  1. We often assume government programs work well without checking. It’s important to test these programs to see if they truly have the intended benefits.
  2. Many times, the results of these tests show that some programs can even make situations worse. For example, some early education programs that seemed good have led to poorer outcomes for kids by third grade.
  3. We should consider making laws that require testing before funding new programs. This way, we can get rid of ones that don't work and focus on what really helps.

The Price of Delay

Something to Consider • 0 implied HN points • 02 Aug 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Housing policy Regulation Economics Urban Development Public Policy
  1. Housing regulations slow down construction and make planning harder for developers. This uncertainty discourages them from investing in new buildings.
  2. A new study shows if we reduce approval wait times, it could lead to significantly more housing being built. However, there are questions about how realistic these estimates are.
  3. Clearer regulations could make a big difference in housing supply. Countries with more straightforward building laws tend to have better housing outcomes.

When ‘can’t miss’ programs fail

Hypertext • 0 implied HN points • 27 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social programs Government funding Innovation Research Methods
  1. Experimentation and evaluation are crucial in discovering effective social solutions; funding should consider reinvestment in programs with null results for improvements.
  2. Interpreting null findings from programs is important; reasons for ineffectiveness could range from program inefficacy to delivery issues or changing environments.
  3. Being cautious in prioritizing 'evidence-based' programs is necessary; it may hinder innovation and obstruct the quest for better solutions.

Future prospects in a secular cycle crisis

America in Crisis • 0 implied HN points • 12 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Crisis Inflation Stock Market Economic Policy Political parties
  1. The US is experiencing a crisis similar to historical patterns of great nations, but this time, the crises may not be resolved in the same dramatic ways due to modern circumstances like interventions by economic policymakers.
  2. Civil strife in America may resemble the Troubles in Northern Ireland, but the country's size and past responses to radical movements indicate that major turmoil might not lead to political revolution.
  3. The current economic focus is on inflation, with predictions indicating that actions like interest rate adjustments could impact the economy by fall and potentially lead to a soft landing, altering the investment environment.