The hottest Government Substack posts right now

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the ponzi bomb under the city walls

bad cattitude • 3 HN points • 28 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government
  1. Many major US cities are facing financial difficulties, with a large portion struggling to pay their bills due to high debt and low assets.
  2. As cities begin to fail, people, especially the wealthy, are leaving, causing revenue holes and an imbalance in city finances.
  3. The issue is exacerbated by unsustainable pension and retirement health plans that rely on questionable accounting practices and unrealistic assumptions.

Nhật ký cờ mờ 4.0 (phần hai)

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 19 implied HN points • 24 Aug 18
🌍 World Politics Government
  1. The importance of providing valuable input and suggestions for events to make them more effective and efficient.
  2. Suggestions for improving events' organization, such as transparency in financial matters and optimizing the program schedule.
  3. The significance of open dialogue and collaboration in addressing issues like building AI research communities and improving government services.

Why You Should Join Pavilion

Why You Should Join • 5 implied HN points • 06 Mar 23
💼 Business Government
  1. Modernizing government procurement could unlock a $2 trillion opportunity.
  2. Pavilion is revolutionizing public procurement with their search engine for cooperative contracts.
  3. Building a tool like Pavilion can greatly impact small businesses, government agencies, and the broader economy.

Project 40k

PashaNomics • 1 implied HN point • 15 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government
  1. Election integrity is super important. Making sure election data is clean and available can help ensure public trust and prevent fraud.
  2. We need to tackle health issues caused by the COVID vaccine and other factors. This includes understanding the real impact of vaccines and improving the quality of our water supply.
  3. Foreign policy should prioritize peace and avoid unnecessary wars. It's crucial to focus on the well-being of American soldiers and reconsider geopolitical strategies.
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Meta’s Dangerously Carefree AI Chief

Nonzero Newsletter • 2 HN points • 16 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Government
  1. Yann LeCun, the chief AI scientist at Meta, believes that concerns about open-source AI are baseless, despite potential risks associated with its accessibility and unintended use.
  2. There is a connection between income inequality and societal issues like health problems, violence, and pollution, even though causation may not be directly proven.
  3. Political analyst Daniel Levy suggests specific steps for President Biden to leverage his influence and help secure a ceasefire in Gaza, including presenting a bridging proposal and using the threat of withholding arms from Israel publicly.

Letter from Cheyenne: We Make History re Clean Elections

Outspoken with Dr Naomi Wolf • 2 implied HN points • 15 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government
  1. State Senator Tim Salazar and State Senator Bo Biteman are co-sponsoring the Clean Elections Bill, which is a significant step towards election transparency and integrity.
  2. The visit to Wyoming's statehouse showcased the accessibility and historical importance of these public buildings, emphasizing civic engagement and the need to protect agricultural and food security.
  3. The dedication of leaders like Senator Salazar and Senator Biteman in Cheyenne demonstrates a commitment to upholding constitutional values and serving the public in challenging times.

Did Modi kill India's democracy by expelling its opposition leader from Parliament?

Get Down and Shruti • 3 HN points • 27 Mar 23
🌍 World Politics Government
  1. Rahul Gandhi was disqualified from Parliament due to criminal defamation charges, raising questions about democracy in India.
  2. The legal system in India, including laws like criminal defamation, plays a role in political targeting and institutional shortcomings.
  3. The quick disqualification of Gandhi reflects possible political motivations that could backfire and energize the opposition.

Where I stand on libertarianism

In My Tribe • 1 HN point • 12 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government
  1. Favorite libertarian policies include school choice, free trade, small government, deregulation, and women's choice on abortion.
  2. Issues where the author disagrees with libertarian views are total passivity in foreign policy, open borders, privatization of security, drug legalization, and taking order for granted.
  3. The author has mixed views on non-profits and discrimination, leaning towards skepticism of non-profits and preferring a focus on treating people as individuals.

Three Components of Social Order

In My Tribe • 1 HN point • 08 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government
  1. Society functions well when people engage in positive-sum games like voluntary exchange, instead of negative-sum games like taking things from others.
  2. Social order depends on economic/technological, political/legal, and moral/intellectual components, each contributing in unique ways.
  3. Concerns arise over centralization in economic/technological issues, stability in political order, and decline in moral/intellectual values.

Public Policy for Realists

Bretton Goods • 1 HN point • 30 Apr 23
🌍 World Politics Government
  1. Making public policy is complex and involves considering multiple factors and stakeholders.
  2. Good public policy requires reliable data, research, and understanding of causation.
  3. Implementing public policy effectively involves considering state capacity, avoiding rushed decisions, and building evidence-based solutions over time.

Money Money Money

De Novo • 1 HN point • 16 Apr 23
💰 Finance Government
  1. Research funding is expensive and costs are continually rising
  2. Private funding can be quicker with higher chances of approval, but can have cons like non-standard terms and potential funding disappearance
  3. University administrators can pose bureaucratic challenges in processing funds and extracting overhead fees

10 Predictions You Won't Read Anywhere Else

Wide World of News • 0 implied HN points • 23 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government
  1. Debt ceiling deal predictions include a mini-grand bargain and credit for President Biden.
  2. 2024 Presidential campaign predictions point to candidates challenging Donald Trump and media favoring Tim Scott over Ron DeSantis.
  3. Investigations into Donald Trump's business dealings continue with prosecutors seeking information on foreign deals.

Did Kevin McCarthy Forget about Silicon Valley Bank or is He Just Bluffing Regarding the Debt Ceiling?

Satiation Point • 0 implied HN points • 28 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government
  1. The failure of regional banks like Silicon Valley Bank due to assets including US government debt should deter politicians from risking default.
  2. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's willingness to use the debt ceiling as a bargaining chip is either reckless or ignorant.
  3. The debt ceiling contradicts laws on spending and taxation, making a case for its unconstitutionality under the 14th Amendment.

When is it too late?

Irregular Thoughts • 0 implied HN points • 17 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government
  1. Debate arises around unexpected outcomes in criminal cases regarding laws that were thought to be working
  2. Understanding the historical context of laws like abortion regulations is important in discussions around legal changes
  3. Calls for changes in abortion laws, including decriminalization and aligning with regulations in Northern Ireland, spark debate and confusion

A Knotwork of Bureaucracies

the best of a great lot • 0 implied HN points • 01 Jul 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government
  1. Governmental bureaucracies face challenges in creating effective policies due to uncertainty and complexities in human behavior.
  2. Cultural norms and organizational culture strongly influence the behavior and outcomes within bureaucracies, impacting decision-making and efficiency.
  3. Forces of dysfunction, selfish motivations, and challenges in working across multiple agencies amplify difficulties in creating successful policies within bureaucratic structures.

Advertising double standards won’t save that newspaper.

Michelle Rempel Garner • 0 implied HN points • 06 Jul 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government
  1. The Liberal government's attempt to stop news bans and save Canadian journalism by cutting ad spending on Google and Meta platforms is seen as a political stunt.
  2. The hypocrisy of the government pulling federal ads but not their political party's ads was criticized.
  3. There is a need for a reevaluation of Bill C-18 to support investigative journalism and sustainable news coverage in Canada.

Risky Biz News: US and Canada warn of new Truebot malware variant

Risky Business News • 0 implied HN points • 07 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Government
  1. US and Canada issue joint security alert about new Truebot malware variant being spread through phishing campaigns
  2. Cybersecurity incidents include ransomware attack on Japan's largest cargo port, DDoS attack on Russian railway company, and data leak of Indonesian passports
  3. Privacy concerns arise with inability to delete Instagram Threads account and secret blocklist feature in Firefox

Air Force. Navy. Army. Cyber Force?

Seriously Risky Business • 0 implied HN points • 30 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Government
  1. A proposal for a US Cyber Force as a 7th branch of the armed services is being considered, but there are concerns about the necessity and impact of such a move.
  2. Biden's executive order on spyware aims to restrict commercial spyware use by the US government, formalizing existing practices, and working in conjunction with legislative initiatives.
  3. The UK's NHS released a cyber security strategy focusing on collaboration, risk management, and learning from past cyber incidents, addressing challenges like limited cyber workforce and legacy technology.

Risky Biz News: FTC looks at cloud providers, their business practices, and data security

Risky Business News • 0 implied HN points • 24 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Government
  1. The US Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comments on the business practices and data security of cloud computing providers.
  2. The FTC's action is a response to concerns about the predatory business practices of cloud providers and potential cybersecurity risks.
  3. The FTC is focusing on issues such as negotiating cloud contracts, secure storage competition, breach notifications, and customer lock-in incentives.

WHAT HAPPENS AT THE SPEED OF LIGHT?

Product Lost by @hipcityreg • 0 implied HN points • 22 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Government
  1. In a speed-of-light environment, everything changes due to instant communication.
  2. The speed of light affects how objects without mass, such as photons, experience time and location.
  3. The US Government needs to create the conditions for vision and technological progress to keep up with international advancements.

Is it time to hit the pause button on AI?

Michelle Rempel Garner • 0 implied HN points • 26 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Government
  1. Recent AI technology poses risks due to lack of oversight and rapid deployment.
  2. Government faces the choice of regulating AI more strictly, banning it, or pausing widespread deployment for safety.
  3. Calls for a balanced approach that allows AI research under ethical standards while ensuring safety and penalties for misuse.

My Interview with Michael Shellenberger

Renee’s Substack • 0 implied HN points • 31 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government
  1. An important issue is the lack of transparency and accountability of private platforms in managing content and discussions.
  2. The FBI's approach to Twitter and the issue of foreign influence needs more precise and confident reporting.
  3. There is a need for platforms and governments to address state actor propaganda and manipulation with clear policies and transparency.

Does Canada's "Integrity Regime" actually work?

Michelle Rempel Garner • 0 implied HN points • 16 Feb 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government
  1. Canada's Integrity Regime is meant to prevent companies with unethical behavior from receiving government contracts.
  2. Recent events show that there are concerns about the effectiveness of the Integrity Regime in practice.
  3. A strong Integrity Regime is important to prevent political interference, promote good corporate behavior, and ensure ethical standards for contractors.

From Yogi Berra to Ron DeSantis

Wide World of News • 0 implied HN points • 19 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government
  1. DeSantis faces a tough battle to beat Trump in the Republican primaries and needs stronger endorsements.
  2. Polls show DeSantis is trailing behind Trump but has a chance to compete if he can gain more support.
  3. DeSantis' campaign needs to show significant improvement soon to challenge Trump effectively.

North Korea's "Vibes-Based" Targeting

Seriously Risky Business • 0 implied HN points • 27 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Government
  1. North Korea has a unique approach to targeting priorities and operations, focusing on 'access begets access' which differs from tightly scoped operations by Five Eyes agencies.
  2. Iran shows a shift in cyber operations policy, engaging in destructive attacks targeting US critical infrastructure potentially as a response to previous cyberattacks on Iran.
  3. Privacy concerns arise regarding governments purchasing netflow data, but Team Cymru's data is selectively ingested for cyber threat analysis and unlikely to contribute to mass surveillance.

More Between the Lines

American Samizdat • 0 implied HN points • 28 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government
  1. The post discusses the question of what governments in the West would do differently if they were trying to harm their populations.
  2. There is a picture and link to David Carson, who wrote the post.
  3. The post hints at a continuation on May 1, 2023, for more insights.