Tilting At Windmills

Tilting At Windmills critiques current socio-political and cultural issues with a focus on defending free speech, scrutinizing censorship, questioning science and DEI initiatives, and highlighting concerns over economic and personal freedom. It emphasizes the importance of debate, independent thought, and skepticism towards authoritative assertions and mainstream narratives.

Free Speech and Censorship Science and Skepticism Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives Economic and Personal Freedom Climate Science Critique Education and School Choice Media and Entertainment Analysis Political and Social Commentary

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This is a big problem that needs to be talked about

373 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Military Sexual Assault Investigation Allegations Gender Equality
  1. Sexual harassment and assault are serious issues that need to be addressed, even if the offenders are women.
  2. There should be repercussions and fair investigations for all accusations of sexual harassment and assault.
  3. Institutions, like the military, need to uphold justice and accountability for all, regardless of gender.

This is why race is always going to be held up as vital

294 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Race relations Social justice Political criticism
  1. Race continues to be a significant issue, especially when individuals use it as a shield against criticism.
  2. Some individuals exploit race to divert attention from their unethical behaviors and make themselves immune to accountability.
  3. There are people, like the mayor mentioned, who perpetuate racial tensions by leveraging race as an excuse for their actions, hindering progress towards a society where race is not a defining factor.
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Climate change is easy to prove if you screw the pooch badly enough

334 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Data Collection Scientific Integrity
  1. Climate change models have not accurately predicted outcomes despite drastic measures being proposed.
  2. Temperature readings used to support climate change claims may be inaccurate due to biases in monitoring stations.
  3. There is skepticism around the credibility of climate scientists and their data collection methods.

Anti-Defamation League raises cost of speaking out

235 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Policy Organizations Law enforcement Ideology Criminal Justice
  1. The Anti-Defamation League faces criticism for pressuring law enforcement to investigate those with ideological disagreements.
  2. Law enforcement has denied investigating individuals targeted by the ADL, which is seen as a positive development.
  3. Disagreement should not equate to criminality, and the ADL's actions raise concerns about stifling freedom of speech.

Why stories matter

275 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Entertainment Media Ideology Literature Art
  1. Stories have a significant impact on shaping our thoughts and behaviors.
  2. The entertainment industry often presents stories from a progressive perspective, influencing cultural norms.
  3. Seek out diverse sources of stories to ensure a balanced and broader view.

And now for something completely different

176 implied HN points • 04 Feb 24
💼 Business Entrepreneurship E-commerce
  1. Some Substacks have significant backing, while others rely on different strategies to succeed.
  2. Austin Peterson, a former presidential candidate, supports liberty through various platforms and a merchandise store.
  3. By partnering with his store's affiliate program, readers can get discounts on liberty-themed products and support the Substack.

How experience makes me support school choice

157 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🚌 Education School choice Public Schools Accountability
  1. The author's personal experience attending both public and private schools influenced their support for school choice.
  2. School choice advocates argue that accountability is better in a market-driven system compared to traditional school boards.
  3. The author highlights the discrepancy in decision-making between closing public schools and private schools based on individual parent choices.

The best argument against electric vehicles are electric vehicles

176 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Electric Vehicles Batteries Infrastructure Government support
  1. Cold weather affects electric vehicles' performance, causing issues like dead batteries and long charging times.
  2. Investing in electric vehicles like buses can lead to costly repairs and maintenance, making them less viable than alternatives like biodiesel or hybrid buses.
  3. Pushing for widespread use of electric vehicles may not be practical due to their current limitations, despite government incentives to promote them.

About that supposed Nazi problem at Substack

137 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24
📰 News Opinion
  1. Some were pressuring Substack to remove so-called Nazis from the platform, but it seems like that might not actually be a big issue.
  2. There was concern about Substack profiting from newsletters of questionable content.
  3. The author discusses the lack of a real Nazi problem on Substack, suggesting that the concern may not be as serious as thought.