#politics

The article argues American society has crossed an "asshole threshold," where rudeness, selfishness, and antisocial behavior are normalized. This decline is linked to eroded civic norms, social trust, and community bonds, fueled by political polarization and digital culture.

This 2023 article presents a manifesto against the concept of property, arguing that property regimes are fundamentally tied to dispossession, inequality, and social harm. It critiques property as a legal and social institution that enables exploitation and calls for reimagining social relations beyond ownership.

The article argues that Thomas Paine deserves celebration as a Founding Father, highlighting his contributions through "Common Sense" and his advocacy for independence, reason, and human rights, contrasting his legacy with that of other founders who owned slaves or held elitist views.

According to a financial analysis, Donald Trump has earned over $1 billion from cryptocurrency-related ventures in the past year, largely through investments in digital assets and crypto businesses tied to his brand.

The article examines how former President Donald Trump's post-presidential business ventures, including a media company and cryptocurrency investments, have generated significant wealth with few historical parallels among world leaders, raising questions about conflicts of interest and ethical norms regarding former officials profiting from their political influence.

The Economist examines a global wave of disruptive change referred to as the "Wrecking-Ball Revolution," analyzing how various governments and movements are systematically dismantling long-standing institutions, norms, and regulations across politics, economics, and society.

Canada's medical assistance in dying (MAiD) program has resulted in 76,475 deaths since legalization. The government has announced a pause on expanding eligibility to people whose sole underlying condition is mental illness, suggesting it has found a limit to the program's growth.

Donald Trump earned more than $1 billion last year, marking a significant financial return following his return to the presidency.

The opinion piece questions whether Elon Musk truly "earned" his trillion-dollar fortune, arguing that much of his wealth was amplified by government contracts, regulatory favor, and a sympathetic rightwing media ecosystem, rather than pure market competition.

The article reflects on the author's experience of being disconnected from current events and online discourse, exploring the feeling of being "out of the loop" and what is gained by stepping away from constant information consumption.

The article discusses the growing alliance between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, portraying their relationship as a mutually beneficial political and business partnership. It examines how Musk has shifted his political alignment to align with Trump, and how both figures leverage each other's influence and platforms for their respective goals.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has announced he will resign within weeks and call snap elections, a move that could reshape the country's political landscape amid ongoing tensions and opposition pressure.

The article explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping political campaigns, from AI-generated fund-raising emails and phone calls to tools that draft policy memos and produce targeted ads. Campaign staff find they can accomplish more with smaller teams, though the technology also raises concerns about voter manipulation and the spread of misinformation.

This video examines the decline of British manufacturing, arguing that deliberate policy choices—such as financial deregulation and prioritizing the City of London—led to deindustrialization, rather than inevitable economic forces.

The article "Life After Oligarchy" explores the challenges of building a democratic, post-oligarchic society in Scotland, examining how economic power concentration undermines political equality and what steps might be taken to redistribute power and resources more fairly.

The author writes an open letter to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, criticizing the lack of federal action on railroad safety and demanding a stronger response to what they describe as the ongoing rail disaster in the country.

More Germans are researching their families' Nazi-era pasts, clashing with far-right calls to move on from the country's history.

A politically mixed church group in Tennessee is working together to raise funds to buy and abolish medical debt for strangers. The effort highlights a rare bipartisan collaboration on healthcare issues, with members setting aside political differences to address a common financial burden.

A Hacker News user asks whether people would agree to replace parliaments with large language models (LLMs), arguing the technology is sufficient and that current political systems, which they describe as gerontocratic and ineffective, cannot be worse.

President Trump recently claimed that the US passport is dated and unattractive, announcing plans to redesign it. The article questions whether he understands that a passport's primary function is to verify identity and citizenship for international travel, not to serve as a fashion statement or political symbol.

A Pew Research Center survey finds that Americans are in a negative mood as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, with low public confidence in major institutions, widespread dissatisfaction with the direction of the country, and deep political polarization shaping views on national progress.

The article examines a growing movement of Christian nationalist teens who believe America should be explicitly governed by conservative Christian values. It profiles young activists who view political engagement as a religious duty, aiming to restore what they see as the nation's biblical foundation through organized efforts in schools and communities.

California has adopted a "Big Lebowski" ethos: a laid-back, live-and-let-live attitude that prioritizes personal freedom and non-confrontation, even as the state faces serious crises like homelessness and climate change. This cultural shift contributes to governmental inertia that prevents effective action on pressing issues.

A Republican congresswoman denied using AI to draft a bill, though her denial came amid broader scrutiny of AI use in legislative writing. The controversy highlights ongoing debates about transparency and the role of artificial intelligence in government work.

Politics has become a competition between two extreme groups vying for votes by promising unsustainable policies to unhappy citizens.

Naval argues that as established elites are pushed out of both major U.S. political parties, the primary political divide is shifting from Republicans versus Democrats to a new alignment of Nationalists versus Socialists.

Naval retweets Hunter Ash, arguing that America's industrial leaders must take politics seriously because there is no automatic corrective mechanism if property confiscation is ordered, and urging immediate drastic action.

Computer security failures are fundamentally political problems rooted in conflicts of interest, power imbalances, and incentives, not merely technical issues. The article argues that technical solutions alone cannot address security challenges without confronting the political and economic structures that shape them.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has reportedly lost influence with the Trump White House, marking a shift in the relationship between the AI company and the administration.

The 2023 article argues that mental health is shaped by social and political factors like inequality, precarity, and systemic injustice, challenging the dominant view that it is solely an individual or medical issue. It calls for shifting focus from personal coping to collective action and policy change as essential for genuine mental well-being.