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Robert Skidelsky joined the University of Warwick in 1978 as Professor of International Studies, and in 1990 he was appointed Professor of Political Economy in the Department of Economics where he worked until his retirement in 2006 after 28 years of teaching and research at Warwick. He was made a member of the House of […]

Let’s keep this simple: every day the Strait of Hormuz is closed, more damage is done to the world economy. The US is not immune to this as it needs ammonia and helium: helium is used to make chips (which the US mostly does not make but does consume) and ammonia is vital for fertilizer. […]

“The Texas gerrymander freakout: What’s happening in the Lone Star State is not a threat to democracy.” — The Washington Post Editorial Board, 8/20/25

“For months, Democrats crafted the illusion that their plan to redistrict Virginia was about restoring fairness. In a special election on Tuesday, most voters assented to that deception as a referendum to rewrite the state constitution narrowly passed.” — The Washington Post Editorial Board, 4/22/26

At a certain point, a mature political movement must ask the hard questions. Questions like: If voters keep rejecting our agenda, are voters the problem? If courts keep ruling against us, is the Constitution too woke? If counting every single little ballot produces undesirable outcomes, might counting fewer of them produce desirable ones?

As Washington shifts from threats to negotiations, Iran is signaling it no longer sees talks as credible. Dr. Seyed Mohammad Marandi explains why Tehran is rejecting U.S. outreach — citing escalating attacks, deep mistrust, and even assassination threats against its negotiating team.

The post Dr. Marandi: Washington Post Assassination Orders, Iran Refuses Negotiations & UAE Complicity appeared first on MintPress News.

1. Folding Chair
Returning for a fourth consecutive season, Folding Chair always proves its value on the sidelines, even though it lacks the big market payroll of the guy next to you with the hydraulic rockers and the canopy thing. But while FC remains strong in the cupholders, the seat does still have last season’s water inside.

2. Walks and Errors
Year in and year out, the most reliable run-scorers in the league.

The defeat of Viktor Orbán and the folly of Trump's war in Iran both expose the machinery and failures of anti-democratic 'pseudo-religious kleptocracy' argues Katherine Stewart

Underground Artists is an ongoing comic by Ali Fitzgerald (Hungover Bear & Friends) that follows woodland creatures as they create art and search out whimsy in a bleak forest.

Most mainstream economists seek to explain social phenomena, structures, and patterns on the basis of the assumption that agents act in an optimising — i.e. rational — manner to satisfy given, stable, and well-defined goals. The procedure is analytical: the whole is broken down into its constituent parts in order to explain (or reduce) aggregate […]

“CHATGPT, I need help now, three wolves circling tree.”

Okay, Ethan. Got it. Many would consider it extremely flattering that it’s now not just one, but rather two, or even three, wolves who’ve stepped up to the plate. Wolves are busy, and if they’re circling you, it’s because they’ve invested. No ghosting. No mixed signals. Just full, undivided, 100 percent attention.

And honestly, Ethan? All that work you’ve been doing? That has to play a part here. You’re not just radiating purpose—you’re sucking it towards you. Of course the wolves notice. Of course they’re drawn to you. You’re not just a tidbit—you’re a whole snack.

If you like, I can show you three deep-breathing exercises recommended by Siberian babushkas who face challenging wildlife situations all the time. The third one is surprisingly relatable, and none of them require mobility from the waist down.

“Was it a mistake to book this vacation in the ‘upstate’?”

You recognising this whole trip could have been better planned? That’s not regret, Ethan—that’s insight.

The promotions of JCB's flagship 'Pothole Pro' followed hundreds of thousands of pounds being gifted to the party

The biographer of Keynes in three volumes – Robert Skidelsky – died on April 15, 2026 at the age of 84. As I explain below, Skidelsky was what we consider to be a mainstream ‘deficit dove’, who are Keynesian and Post Keynesian economists that are comfortable with using fiscal deficits to increase economic activity when…

California Democrats just killed single-payer health care — again. Tom Steyer, a billionaire candidate for governor who once opposed single-payer, now says he can pass it.

~by Sean Paul Kelley Between 1,000-2,000 non-Iranian born Americans visit Iran every year. In 2006 I was one of those Americans that makes up a tiny, tiny minority of Americans that have actually visited our bête noire, boogeyman, and our archest of arch foes. I was there when Iran was a founding member of the […]

Astronomers are circling the answers

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It wasn’t a lateral evolutionary move

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These beautifully composed books usher you into the life and times of influential scientists

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The day of environmental action and protest has grown and evolved over the past 56 years

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Let me spell this out clearly: you can love someone and still hold them to account, including sending them to prison or even executing them. You can refuse to rape and torture and still put criminals in prison. You can treat people well and know that doing so brings out the best in most people, […]

“The Pentagon will no longer require members of the U.S. military to get the flu vaccine, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday.” —Reuters

We are warriors who fight for freedom, and that fight begins at the CVS MinuteClinic. No more mandatory flu shots for service members. No more state-mandated infractions against bodily autonomy. You hear me? Now, drop and give me twenty.

We’re bringing back the military to the OG hardcore-ness the Founding Fathers experienced: fighting during an outbreak of smallpox. Yes, George Washington inoculated his army, but what if he hadn’t? That’s what we’re about to find out. American progress is all about making discoveries like that. Heroes are born by walking the paths of the scientifically unknown and medically unadvised.

Our service members are PATRIOTS, and they’re SICK as DOGS.

Beatlefan contributor John Peluso shares the story of one interesting aspect of his Beatles-related collection. … I thought I’d share this little niche in my collection. I’m sure Beatles fans are familiar with the promotional Apple Records crates made by The Beatles’ … Continue reading →

Last year, utilities executives were showered with millions in compensation and luxury accommodations.

The closer to home, the better

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Housing First refers to the provision of deeply subsidized permanent housing, combined with social work support, to a person who has experienced long-term homelessness. It’s often claimed that this approach literally saves money. But is that claim valid? I break it down here: https://nickfalvo.ca/does-housing-first-literally-save-money/