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Bad News by Ryan Grim explores current political and financial events with a focus on U.S. policies, global economic dynamics, electoral politics, conflicts, censorship, and grassroots movements. It features critical analyses on the interplay between politics, finance, and social issues, highlighting shifts in power, governance challenges, and the role of activism.

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Remembering Mimi

6309 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Memoir Family Life
  1. Mimi was an exceptional individual with a rich and varied life story.
  2. Her relationship with her best friend, Bill, led her on adventures around the world.
  3. Mimi's impact on her family, especially her grandson and great-grandchildren, was profound.

U.S. helped Pakistan cancel elections with a controversial IMF bailout--funded by a secret Ukraine weapons program

1218 implied HN points • 18 Sep 23
🌍 World Politics International relations Conflict Government Economics Military
  1. The U.S. helped Pakistan cancel elections by providing an IMF bailout funded by a secret Ukraine weapons program.
  2. The IMF bailout demanded harsh structural policy reforms in Pakistan, leading to protests against soaring gas and electricity prices.
  3. The arms sales from Pakistan to the U.S. for Ukraine played a critical role in securing the IMF loan that allowed Pakistan to delay elections and deepen a crackdown on dissenters.

Jay Powell kicked over a log, now everything's crawling out

2240 implied HN points • 20 Mar 23
💰 Finance
  1. Global central banks are loosening access to dollars to maintain banking confidence.
  2. There are concerns about fraud and Ponzi schemes among banks, particularly in tech lending.
  3. A shakeup in the banking industry presents an opportunity to address financial instability and inequality.
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How close is war with Iran?

1159 implied HN points • 03 Mar 23
🌍 World Politics Iran U.S. Israel Middle East Diplomacy
  1. The prospect of war with Iran is increasing, especially with recent comments from U.S. Ambassador to Israel and new military operations.
  2. The U.S. and Israel are collaborating on military exercises and contingency plans against Iran, indicating a serious military posture.
  3. The U.S. military's Support Sentry plan shows a strategic framework for potential military action against Iran, with consequences beyond war.

Huge Wisconsin race...Chicago mayor...Live Trump coverage tonight...

668 implied HN points • 04 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Supreme Court Abortion rights Political Dynamics
  1. Wisconsin state Supreme Court race could have major impact on abortion rights, future control of House, and 2024 presidential election.
  2. Conservatives currently hold a 4-3 majority on the Wisconsin state Supreme Court.
  3. Chicago mayoral election features a progressive candidate facing an eccentric conservative, with significant implications for working class Black voters and progressive movement.

The Squad in the barrel

19 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Scandals
  1. Three members of the Squad are facing scandals this week
  2. Cori Bush is being investigated for campaign spending on security
  3. Ilhan Omar and Jamaal Bowman are also involved in controversies