The hottest Political Impact Substack posts right now

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Daddy Died a MAGA

The View from Rural Missouri by Jess Piper • 31690 implied HN points • 12 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Personal Story Political Impact Legacy Relationships Trumpism
  1. The impact of political beliefs on personal relationships can be significant, even leading to estrangement and deep regrets.
  2. People's views and behaviors can drastically change, especially in response to political figures, causing distress and confusion for loved ones.
  3. The legacy a person leaves behind is shaped by their words and actions, emphasizing the importance of fostering positive connections and memories.

Thoughts on the Partisan Attack on Biden's Memory

The Message Box • 2948 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Investigation Political Impact
  1. The Special Counsel report attacking Biden's memory will keep his age and competence in the spotlight for some time, potentially affecting his reelection campaign.
  2. The report is seen as a partisan hit job, with attacks on Biden's memory being used for political damage rather than legal consequences.
  3. The media coverage and public response to this report will contribute to shaping public opinion on Biden's age and fitness for office.

Most Folks Don't Think About the Supreme Court

The View from Rural Missouri by Jess Piper • 1532 implied HN points • 29 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Supreme Court Political Impact Legislation Justice System
  1. Many people don't consider the importance of the Supreme Court and its impact on their daily lives.
  2. Understanding the power and influence of the Court, and discussing it with friends and family, is crucial to being prepared and knowing how to fight back against potential threats.
  3. Educating others on the potential harm of a captured court, and working together with those around us, is key to protecting our future.

False Equivalence

The Honest Broker Newsletter • 2384 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Climate Science Political Impact
  1. Renowned climate scientist Michael E. Mann won a defamation lawsuit against bloggers for over $1,000,000.
  2. The trial highlighted the defense arguing that Mann's methods were manipulative, the climate debate was intense, and Mann lacked evidence for reputation damage.
  3. The case focused more on politics and climate deniers versus climate science than on actual defamation, potentially impacting public criticism of science.
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The Rise of Reform

Comment is Freed • 56 implied HN points • 14 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Conservatives Political Impact
  1. Labour's lead over the Conservatives has remained steady at 20 points, with both parties experiencing a slight decrease in support.
  2. The Reform party has experienced a rise in popularity, moving from an average of 6% to 10%, posing a potential challenge to the Conservatives.
  3. The upcoming by-election in Wellingborough may provide insight into the Reform party's impact on politics and its potential growth in the future.

Redistribution of wealth in the bipartisan budget agreement

Speaking Security • 294 implied HN points • 08 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social programs Political Impact
  1. The bipartisan budget agreement includes significant cuts to social programs, potentially leading to more austerity measures in the future.
  2. The bill imposes more work requirements on SNAP, reducing program participation and decreasing food aid.
  3. While social welfare programs face cuts, the agreement favors corporate welfare, allocating substantial funds to the arms industry.

help me hold fox news accountable for its lies

the wiczipedia weekly • 157 implied HN points • 11 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media Coverage Legal action Political Impact Crowdfunding
  1. The author is launching a campaign to hold Fox News accountable for spreading lies about them.
  2. Fox News has reportedly made over 400 false statements about the author, leading to real-life consequences.
  3. The author has faced legal challenges, privacy invasions, and safety concerns due to the lies spread by Fox News.

REPAIR Act Advances In U.S. House

Fight to Repair • 39 implied HN points • 03 Nov 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legislation Regulations Courts Right-to-repair Political Impact
  1. The REPAIR Act advanced in the U.S. House, a critical step towards a federal law for car repair, though it still has a long way to go.
  2. The bill aims to ensure access to vehicle diagnostic data for consumers and independent repair shops, based on a Massachusetts law updated in 2020.
  3. The bi-partisan support for the REPAIR Act highlights the importance of preserving consumer choice and access to fair vehicle repair options.

The Scale of Venezuela's Exodus

Gideon's Substack • 50 implied HN points • 24 Sep 23
🌍 World Politics Refugee Crisis Political Impact Humanitarian Crisis
  1. Comparisons can be made between Venezuela's exodus and historical events like Ireland's Great Hunger and the Syrian civil war.
  2. Venezuela's population has seen a significant exodus, similar in scale to the crises of other countries, even without a major war.
  3. The mass emigration from Venezuela reflects a collapsing hope within the society, raising concerns about the future of the country.

Top Sustainable Book Recommendations

Green Graphic Design • 78 implied HN points • 15 Jul 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Sustainability Political Impact Environmental justice Greenwashing Fossil fuels
  1. All We Can Save is a great starting point to learn more about climate crisis solutions.
  2. A Planet to Win gives hope and insight into why a better future is needed for all aspects of life.
  3. This Changes Everything exposes the intersection of capitalism and climate crisis, offering a new perspective on traditional solutions.

Availability Cascades and Availability Entrepreneurs

Marc Andreessen Substack • 13 HN points • 28 Feb 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social Dynamics Media influence Political Impact
  1. Availability cascades involve the idea of rumors spreading quickly through a population.
  2. Through availability cascades, people copy each other and feel the need to stay informed on trending topics.
  3. There are availability entrepreneurs who try to trigger cascades by highlighting specific topics and spreading them widely.

The AGI Race Between the US and China Doesn’t Exist.

Eva’s Substack • 4 HN points • 11 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Artificial Intelligence Political Impact
  1. China lacks the resources and technology, like data centre-grade GPUs, needed to compete with the US in developing AGI via Large Language Models (LLMs).
  2. The Chinese Communist Party prioritizes social stability and control over developing powerful LLMs that could challenge its authority, resulting in stricter supervision and limitations on AI development.
  3. Global concerns about an AGI race between the US and China are unfounded; US companies are leading in AGI development, and China faces obstacles in resources, technology, and political constraints.