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BS on the border

Robert Reich • 23998 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics 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 Reform
  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 Reform
  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.

The President Wants to Fix Higher Ed. Here’s How.

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 1720 implied HN points • 15 Jul 25
🚌 Education Reform
  1. There is a belief that universities are not fulfilling their promises to the public and this needs to change.
  2. Many people agree that higher education is facing serious problems, with concerns about biased ideologies taking over.
  3. Efforts are being made to reform universities, but there needs to be a more organized approach to truly make a difference.
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A Conversation About Crime

Freddie deBoer • 18749 implied HN points • 17 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Reform
  1. The conversation highlights contrasting views on reforming the criminal justice system.
  2. There is a discussion on the relationship between poverty and crime.
  3. The dialogue explores the complexities of crime and punishment in society.

How to Fix the US Supreme Court

The Garden of Forking Paths • 1552 implied HN points • 11 Jul 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Reform
  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.

EXCLUSIVE: A High Schooler Graduated with a 3.4 GPA. He Couldn’t Even Read.

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 1711 implied HN points • 12 Feb 25
🚌 Education Reform
  1. A high school student graduated with a 3.4 GPA but couldn't read or spell his own name. This raises concerns about the education system's effectiveness.
  2. The student is suing his school district, claiming they didn't provide him with the education he needed, which is required by law.
  3. A federal appeals court agreed with the student, saying his lack of education caused him serious harm and that he was capable of learning to read.

The Boys of DOGE

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 1692 implied HN points • 05 Feb 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Reform
  1. Young engineers are stepping up to change how the U.S. government works. They are being brought in to make things more efficient.
  2. Elon Musk has created a group called the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to help with this process.
  3. These young people are seen as a new force that could shape the future of government operations.

Making The Problem Bigger

Glenn’s Substack • 1179 implied HN points • 13 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Reform
  1. Congress may be too small and influenced by special interests.
  2. Expanding the House of Representatives could lead to better representation and responsiveness.
  3. Increasing the size of the Supreme Court might provide more diversity and stability.

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
  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.

IPP sentences: the fight continues

A Lawyer Writes • 275 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Reform
  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.

Legislators and advocacy groups in Washington still have their sights set on PBM reform

HEALTH CARE un-covered • 179 implied HN points • 14 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Reform
  1. Legislators in Washington want to change how pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) operate because many think their practices are hurting patients and pharmacies.
  2. There is support from both political parties to reform PBMs, but lobbyists are trying to stop these changes to protect profit margins.
  3. Pharmacists and businesses need to be aware of PBM practices and take action now, as reforms could save them a lot of money and make medications more affordable.

Bring back the bosses!

A User's Guide to History • 255 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Reform
  1. Politicians in the past like Plunkitt mixed philanthropy with smart politics to gain support.
  2. The approach of providing needed services in exchange for votes persisted for decades in American cities.
  3. A more practical approach to politics, focused on problem-solving and bettering lives, could be beneficial in modern public affairs.

A Trust Issue.

News Items • 373 implied HN points • 05 Sep 23
💼 Business Reform
  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.

Koll Vs. Katz On Japan’s Economic Trajectory

Japan Economy Watch • 159 implied HN points • 21 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Reform
  1. There is a debate between Koll and Katz about Japan's economic trajectory and the need for reform.
  2. Koll believes Japan has already reformed, particularly in big companies, while Katz thinks more reform is necessary to further improve Japan's economic situation.
  3. Optimism and entrepreneurship are key in identifying problems and finding solutions for Japan's economic future.

A sucuri aperta o abraço

O Observador de Corcyra • 275 implied HN points • 13 Nov 23
🌍 World Politics Reform
  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.

Imprisoning innocent people is bad

Adam's Legal Newsletter • 319 implied HN points • 02 Jul 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Reform
  1. Imprisoning innocent people is bad. It's crucial to ensure that those who were wrongfully convicted are not kept in prison.
  2. The rules on post-conviction challenges for prisoners need to be fixed. The current system can prevent innocent prisoners from proving their innocence.
  3. Congress should amend Section 2255 to allow prisoners to bring successive challenges when new Supreme Court decisions establish their innocence. This fix is important to rectify an unfair system.

American Elections Are Unfair

Cremieux Recueil • 446 implied HN points • 05 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Reform
  1. Many American elections have unfair practices, especially how candidates are listed on ballots. This can give a big advantage to candidates whose names appear earlier alphabetically.
  2. The media can influence election outcomes by favoring certain candidates, which makes the elections feel less fair. Bias from media coverage can pressure voters and affect their choices.
  3. Fixing the unfairness in elections is easy. Simple changes like randomizing ballot order can make a big difference in creating a fair voting process.

What you should know about Navalny?

kamilkazani • 216 implied HN points • 16 Oct 23
🌍 World Politics Reform
  1. Navalny has a history as a far-right politician promoting hate propaganda
  2. Navalny has not taken responsibility for his extremist agenda, instead resorting to lies and smears when criticized
  3. Navalny has been whitewashed by Moscow & Western media

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 Reform
  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 Reform
  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.

𝐀𝐈 𝐋𝐨𝐠 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐎𝐧

ailogblog • 79 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🚌 Education 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.

Plague, peril and reform: John Howard's quarantine journey

The Quack Doctor • 39 implied HN points • 12 Apr 24
💾 History Reform
  1. John Howard willingly experienced quarantine first-hand to understand and advocate for reform in the 18th century.
  2. His journey revealed the grim conditions in lazarettos and the hazards of infectious diseases during travel.
  3. Despite personal danger, Howard persisted in his mission, leaving a legacy that inspires compassionate responses to social issues.

The Case for a "Department of Government Efficiency"

The Good Science Project • 74 implied HN points • 16 Jun 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Reform
  1. Creating a Department of Government Efficiency could help streamline processes and reduce wasted time in government agencies. This department would focus on understanding how agencies work and where improvements can be made.
  2. Government workers often face a lot of unnecessary bureaucratic red tape, which slows them down. By asking them about their challenges, the new department could find valuable ways to improve efficiency.
  3. Learning from past government reform efforts is crucial. The new department should collaborate with existing groups to implement already known ideas for improving government efficiency, rather than starting from scratch.

Why are "missions" proving so difficult?

Comment is Freed • 65 implied HN points • 04 Jul 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Reform
  1. Missions aim to connect different departments to work together towards common goals, but often get stuck in departmental boundaries instead of collaborating.
  2. Successful missions need to be ambitious and focus on long-term outcomes, even when faced with short-term challenges. This helps justify tough choices today for better results in the future.
  3. Missions should involve everyone in society, not just government, meaning real teamwork and shared ownership are important. This can be tough for bureaucracies that like to control but is key to success.

Rethinking Public Procurement

Arpitrage • 574 implied HN points • 15 Sep 23
💼 Business 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.

Diversity is the Inverse of University

Unsafe Science • 54 implied HN points • 10 Jul 25
🚌 Education Reform
  1. Many believe that top universities are losing their academic rigor and standards because of diversity and inclusion policies. This shift makes it hard to compare these schools to their former prestigious selves.
  2. Academic freedom is declining in British universities, with hiring practices focusing more on ideological beliefs than on qualification. This approach can limit the types of research conducted and ideas allowed.
  3. There is a call for reform to restore the integrity of higher education by emphasizing academic merit and freedom. Some political movements in the UK are pushing back against current trends to bring about change.

Education Isn’t What It Used To Be

Cremieux Recueil • 253 implied HN points • 17 Feb 24
🚌 Education Reform
  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.

The Death and Privatization of Japanese National Railways (Part 2, 1982-1987)

S(ubstack)-Bahn • 220 implied HN points • 29 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics 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.

NEPA Reform and Infrastructure

Knowledge Problem • 58 implied HN points • 05 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Reform
  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.

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

Public • 247 implied HN points • 21 Dec 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Reform
  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.

Unbundling the University, Part 4

The Good Science Project • 29 implied HN points • 07 Jul 25
🚌 Education Reform
  1. Universities have too many roles and it's causing them to struggle. We need to separate these roles so different institutions can do better in their specific areas.
  2. Unbundling the university means creating new kinds of organizations that focus on specific tasks, like job training or scientific research, instead of trying to do everything in one place.
  3. It's important for us to experiment with new ideas and institutions to improve education and technology. We need to allow for competition and diversity in how we learn and innovate.

Links to Consider, 2/13

In My Tribe • 182 implied HN points • 13 Feb 24
🚌 Education 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.

Five things I liked from Donald Trump's first week as President

Unreported Truths • 63 implied HN points • 26 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Reform
  1. Trump's immigration policies focused on stricter deportations, which some believe are necessary to manage the system better.
  2. Federal workers are now required to return to the office, ensuring they fulfill their job duties rather than working from home.
  3. He signed an executive order to protect free speech and prevent government censorship, which many see as an important measure for citizens.

Can Korea Teach Japan How to Grow Again?

Japan Economy Watch • 199 implied HN points • 09 Mar 22
💼 Business Reform
  1. Korea has managed to outstrip Japan in per capita GDP despite facing similar structural challenges.
  2. Korea's success compared to Japan can be attributed to getting the basics right, raising wages, and addressing productivity gaps.
  3. Investing in human capital, upgrading technology, supporting SMEs, and focusing on entrepreneurship are key factors for Korea's growth success that Japan can learn from.