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BS on the border

Robert Reich • 23998 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration Border Security Election Policy Reform
  1. The bipartisan Senate deal on immigration focuses on border security and lacks real reforms like a pathway to citizenship.
  2. Political posturing over border security has intensified as a key issue for the 2024 election.
  3. Trump's rhetoric on immigration, laden with false claims, is evocative of neofascist language and a troubling historical parallel.

It's time we learned to love the Lords

Striking 13 • 2316 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Democracy Legislation Reform Partisanship
  1. The House of Lords, despite being undemocratic, is effective in improving laws and providing scrutiny in ways the Commons can't.
  2. The lack of a majority in the Lords prevents the government from unchecked power, forcing better governance and encouraging consensus-building.
  3. Expertise in the Lords, particularly from crossbenchers, plays a key role in improving legislation and offering valuable insights, highlighting the importance of a balanced approach to democracy.

Seizing the moment

Becoming Noble • 2093 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
🚌 Education Curriculum Reform System Learning
  1. The education system can be seen as a risk to freedom, as it conditions individuals to align with the state and managerial control.
  2. State-supported education aims to disconnect the young from traditional loyalties and mold them into supporters of the regime through certification.
  3. Challenging the current educational system's suppression of independent learning is crucial to combat bureaucratic expansion and foster self-governance.
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The Death and Privatization of Japanese National Railways (Part 2, 1982-1987)

S(ubstack)-Bahn • 220 implied HN points • 29 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Privatization Labor Unions Political Influence Reform
  1. The privatization and dissolution of Japanese National Railways (JNR) was driven by political dynamics and a push for neoliberal reforms by key figures like Yasuhiro Nakasone.
  2. The media played a significant role in shaping public opinion and supporting the privatization of JNR, contributing to its downfall.
  3. Labor unions ultimately surrendered and supported JNR privatization and division, leading to the dissolution of the iconic railway agency by April 1, 1987.

Education Isn’t What It Used To Be

Cremieux Recueil • 253 implied HN points • 17 Feb 24
🚌 Education Reform Impact Results Comparison
  1. Education systems have changed, resulting in complex impacts on intelligence and educational outcomes over time.
  2. The duration and intensity of schooling play crucial roles in student performance, with balanced effects observed when intensity increases with reduced school lengths.
  3. Reducing time in school can give young adults back time to start their careers, form relationships, and enjoy their adult lives.

Links to Consider, 2/13

In My Tribe • 182 implied HN points • 13 Feb 24
🚌 Education Beliefs Institutions Parenting Schools Reform
  1. Individuals may prioritize social rewards over truth in belief adoption, leading to collective delusions. It's hard to overcome irrationality at the individual or group level, so focusing on institutional change is crucial.
  2. There is a pattern in how some view different races, depicted by Coleman Hughes in his book. This mirrors the concept of the Moral Dyad, simplifying moral situations to assign feelings or agency.
  3. Challenges in education include the negative impact of excessive parental spending on education. To promote equality, the idea of a luxury estate tax on high-tuition schools was proposed years ago and still holds potential.

IPP sentences: the fight continues

A Lawyer Writes • 275 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Legislation Reform Government Injustice
  1. Fresh attempts are being made to reform the IPP sentences during the committee stage of the Victims and Prisoners Bill in the House of Lords.
  2. An amendment proposed by Lord Moylan, supported by the Bar Council, aims to shift the burden of proof from the prisoner to the state in proving risk to the public.
  3. The proposed amendment by Lord Moylan is considered elegant, legally sound, and a risk-based solution for injustices caused by IPP sentences, according to barristers.

Understanding Why so Many, Many False Starts in Sub-Saharan Africa...

Brad DeLong's Grasping Reality • 153 implied HN points • 17 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Africa Government Leadership Reform Development
  1. Sub-Saharan Africa faces challenges in creating successful governance systems that align with the population's needs and aspirations.
  2. Building functional and enduring states in sub-Saharan Africa may require reimagining the government structure from the ground up through inclusive conversations within communities.
  3. The ideal government model could be one that focuses on efficient administration and coordinates production processes, as seen in countries like Denmark and Singapore.

How to Fix the US Supreme Court

The Garden of Forking Paths • 1552 implied HN points • 11 Jul 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Judiciary Reform Bipartisanship Democrats Republicans
  1. The US Supreme Court is highly politicized with lifetime appointments causing a imbalance of power.
  2. By looking at models from small island nations, like Comoros and Fiji, we can find ways to reform the US Supreme Court using consociationalism and centripetalism.
  3. Proposed solutions for Supreme Court reform include changing the judicial selection process to be nonpartisan and considering power-sharing models like in New Jersey or requiring a supermajority vote for confirmations.

Why Have Cops Stopped Pulling People Over In A Crime Wave?

Public • 247 implied HN points • 21 Dec 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Crime Police Reform Crime Rates
  1. Police reform has led to a decrease in traffic stops for minor infractions, which has impacted crime rates.
  2. Reductions in traffic stops have not shown significant reduction in racial disparities but have led to a dramatic increase in crime.
  3. The decrease in traffic stops has resulted in a rise in car thefts in Oakland, contributing to the overall increase in crime.

Xi Jinping promises a new wave of "reform" since 2013

Pekingnology • 52 implied HN points • 02 Mar 24
🌍 World Politics Reform China Economy Leadership Foreign Relations
  1. China is planning for further comprehensive reforms, aligning with previous reform initiatives.
  2. Xi Jinping aims to address development challenges through reform and opening up, emphasizing the need for focused, high-quality measures.
  3. The process of implementing the new reform package will involve extensive engagement with various stakeholders to gather input and experiences.

Rethinking Public Procurement

Arpitrage • 574 implied HN points • 15 Sep 23
💼 Business Costs Infrastructure Software Reform
  1. Government procurement often involves unnecessary costly requirements and limited bidder outreach, leading to high expenses and poor quality outcomes.
  2. High infrastructure costs in the US are exacerbated by procurement problems and a legal system that limits state power.
  3. Failure in government procurement, like outdated unemployment insurance systems, results in costly software upgrades and limited benefits for recipients.

𝐀𝐈 𝐋𝐨𝐠 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐎𝐧

ailogblog • 79 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🚌 Education Technology AI Learning Teaching Reform
  1. Blogging and sharing insights on generative AI can have a significant impact on educational discourse.
  2. Challenges in education, such as misinformation, ethics in AI tools, and historical issues, require continuous attention and thoughtful consideration.
  3. Approaching educational reform, including incorporating generative AI, as a collaborative effort towards a slightly better world is essential.

A sucuri aperta o abraço

O Observador de Corcyra • 275 implied HN points • 13 Nov 23
🌍 World Politics Reform Taxation Federalism Economic Development Legislation
  1. The reform on regional development attached to the tax reform intensifies the extraction of income from society towards regional groups outlined in the 1988 Constitution.
  2. The new tax levied through the reform merges five indirect taxes, creating the largest tax of its kind globally, aiming to increase productivity and reduce tax disputes in Brazil.
  3. The approval of the reform will centralize fiscal autonomy in states, limiting their ability to adjust tax rates based on economic needs and creating additional federal transfer funds, perpetuating income extraction from more developed to less developed regions.

A Trust Issue.

News Items • 373 implied HN points • 05 Sep 23
💼 Business Finance Law Reform Consulting
  1. John Ellis discusses corruption in America's courts and the pursuit of reform.
  2. Jay Alix alleges McKinsey consulting firm has been breaking the law in bankruptcy courts.
  3. Consider subscribing to News Items for more insightful content on legal issues.

Party reform plan; Central Social Work Department 中央社会工作部; Qin Gang speaks with Ukraine FM; TikTok

Sinocism • 687 implied HN points • 16 Mar 23
🌍 World Politics Reform Financial system International relations
  1. A reform plan involving new Party bodies has been introduced to better control key parts of the system.
  2. The Central Financial Work Committee will impact the financial system, focusing on reducing corruption.
  3. The creation of the Central Commission for Science and Technology raises concerns about science and technology collaborations with other countries.

March 2, 2024

Letters from an American • 13 implied HN points • 03 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics History Government Policy Reform Economy
  1. J.P. Morgan orchestrated the creation of the billion-dollar United States Steel Corporation in 1901, which was a significant event in the history of big business in America.
  2. Theodore Roosevelt's ascension to the presidency after McKinley's assassination led to a shift towards reining in the power of big business through legal actions like going after the Northern Securities Company.
  3. Roosevelt's belief in the need for a strong federal government to regulate and control corporations marked a turning point in American economic policy.

A negative income tax for today’s America

Hypertext • 19 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Policy Welfare Values Economics Reform
  1. Repackaging the negative income tax (NIT) for today's America includes starting from the current welfare system and considering path dependency.
  2. Introducing the NIT should focus on value frameworks appealing to both progressives and conservatives, emphasizing inclusivity, accessibility, opportunity, and cost-effectiveness.
  3. Implementing the NIT in steps requires reforms that are small enough to pass legislation, improve the lives of the poor, and align with both progressive and conservative values.

Strategic or tactical? China’s leaders have tried hard to reassure investors. The wisdom of Chinese philosopher Hu Shih comes to mind: “More study of problems, less talk of ‘isms’”.

Wang Xiangwei's Thought of the Day on China • 196 implied HN points • 03 Apr 23
🌍 World Politics China Economy Foreign Policy Reform Geopolitics
  1. China's leaders are working hard to reassure investors amid economic challenges.
  2. There is skepticism surrounding China's commitment to its reform and opening up policies.
  3. Recent measures suggest China is addressing concerns about legal protections for entrepreneurs.

Multi-Million Dollar Contract(s) Up For Grabs

Second Opinion • 196 implied HN points • 18 Apr 23
🏥 Health Politics Legislation Reform Health tech
  1. The US organ transplant system is in need of a significant overhaul to save lives and better serve patients.
  2. Recent government initiatives aim to introduce competition and reform to address long-standing failures in the system.
  3. Health tech builders have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by engaging in the reform process and improving organ donation systems.

NEPA Reform and Infrastructure

Knowledge Problem • 58 implied HN points • 05 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Policy Environment Infrastructure Reform Legislation
  1. NEPA was established in 1970 to protect the environment and involves thorough environmental impact assessments for federal projects.
  2. There have been debates about NEPA's benefits and drawbacks, with delays and litigation being common criticisms.
  3. Proposals for NEPA reform aim to balance environmental protection with reducing delays in project approvals.

王向偉：重振經濟--多研究些問題 少談些主義

Wang Xiangwei's Thought of the Day on China • 157 implied HN points • 11 Apr 23
🌍 World Politics Economic Policy Foreign Relations Leadership Human Rights Reform
  1. China's economy is facing challenges but leaders are committed to opening up and revitalizing it.
  2. The role of private businesses and foreign companies is crucial for China's economic growth.
  3. Efforts are being made to address concerns of entrepreneurs and improve the legal and investment environment in China.

The limits of Death Star thinking

Hypertext • 2 HN points • 27 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Policy Law Government Legislation Reform
  1. Many evidence-based interventions fail due to overlooking the complex, adaptive nature of systems, leading to unintended consequences.
  2. Policymakers often fall into 'Death Star thinking,' seeking a single, dramatic solution, instead of recognizing the need for ongoing care and systemic reforms.
  3. Creating true change in government effectiveness requires a shift towards enabling agencies by reducing constraints and building trust, rather than just imposing punitive measures.

Sal Khan, Serial Education Revolutionary

Freddie deBoer • 11 HN points • 11 Jan 24
🚌 Education Technology Society Inequality Reform Schooling
  1. Sal Khan's past promises about revolutionizing education with Khan Academy videos have not come true.
  2. Educational outcomes are heavily influenced by inequalities in society and students' inherent academic potential.
  3. Acknowledging the limitations of formal schooling is important for understanding the reality of closing academic gaps and erasing social inequality.

When More Democracy Is Less: The Paradox Of Primaries

American Dreaming • 3 HN points • 12 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Democracy Partisanship Reform
  1. Primaries were meant to bring more democracy by letting voters help choose candidates, but the system often leads to unsatisfying choices due to low voter turnout.
  2. The primary system replaced party bosses with a more democratic candidate selection process, but voter participation remains low, favoring extremists and special interests.
  3. Abolishing primaries in favor of ranked-choice voting could lead to better candidate selection and reduce the influence of partisanship, extremism, and special interests in elections.

Looking for a New NIH Director

The Good Science Project • 29 implied HN points • 17 Mar 23
🔬 Science Biology Medical Research Innovation Reform
  1. NIH Directors historically have had similar backgrounds, typically with PhDs or MDs and extensive academic experience.
  2. Consider expanding the pool of potential NIH Director nominees beyond traditional criteria to include those with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
  3. Look for a potential NIH Director who excels at identifying talent, has broad interests, is open to new ideas, and is willing to push for meaningful reforms.

Insiders and Outsiders

The India Uncut Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Reform Partisanship Public Service Political Dynamics
  1. Two main approaches to bringing about change: Insiders and Outsiders.
  2. Outsiders might focus on moving the Overton Window and playing the long game, while Insiders work on making incremental changes.
  3. Both Insiders and Outsiders can face challenges with unprincipled individuals, but there are also genuine and valuable contributors from both groups.