Cato Institute Podcast on Possible "Abundance Alliance" Between Libertarians and Abundance Liberals I took part along with prominent abundance liberalism advocate Jeremiah Johnson. Reason · Jun 26
The revolt against AI data centers Energy and water intensive AI projects are draining communities. The revolt is just getting started Salon · Jun 12
San Francisco immigration court shuts down after purge of judges, leaving asylum cases in chaos San Francisco's main immigration court has closed, leaving chaos and dysfunction in a region long known for its friendliness to asylum seekers The Independent UK · May 22
Americans’ AI hate wave might just be gathering steam: Data centers could hike power costs in some states over 50% by 2030 The AI infrastructure boom is coming for Americans’ utility bills, and public patience is already running out. Fortune · May 19
Is the US Justice System at Risk? Judges Speak Out on Political Purge Former US immigration judges have described a sweeping purge of the immigration courts under Donald Trump's second administration, raising fears over the independence of the US justice system. International Business Times · May 9
‘Everyone has a breaking point’: the immigration judges at the sharp end of Trump’s deportation drive Judges have been fired or taken buyouts, and those remaining say they toe the government line The Guardian - US · May 9
Justice Department Advertises "Deportation Judge" Jobs After Firing More Than 100 Judges The Justice Department is moving to restock the nation's immigration courts after firing more than 100 sitting immigration judges, advertising new openings for what critics and some administration-aligned descriptions have called "deportation judges" as President Donald Trump accelerates his immigration agenda. Latin Times · May 4
'15,000 cases in limbo': US government shuts down San Francisco immigration court four months ahead of schedule US government has shut down the immigration court at 100 Montgomery Street in San Francisco earlier than planned, leaving thousands of cases in limbo and raising concerns among lawyers and advocates about delays and missed hearings. The Times of India · May 3
Immigration Judge Fired by Trump Admin Last November Speaks Out: 'I Was Not Given a Reason' In place of immigration judges, more than 140 new "deportation" judges have been appointed, many of whom do not have stated experience in immigration law and are receiving less training than previously required. Latin Times · May 2
Back to the Future star Matt Clark dies aged 89 The sad news was confirmed by the star’s daughter Evening Standard · Mar 16
I'm So Glad I Rewatched Jeremiah Johnson In 2026, And Not Just Because Of That Famous Robert Redford Meme Seriously, this is a great film! Cinemablend · Feb 21
Robert Redford: ten great films from a brilliant career Over the course of an illustrious film career which began in 1960, Robert Redford starred in more than 50 films and directed nine. He was nominated for an Oscar four times, won best director for his debut Ordinary People in 1980, and received an honorary Oscar for his contribution to… The Conversation · Sep 19, 2025
Elon Musk ghosted me, House Speaker Mike Johnson admits after ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ blowup Republican leader says Trump is ‘not delighted’ after Musk called president’s key legislation a ‘disgusting abomination’ The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2025
C. Bradley Thompson and Jeremiah Johnson: Rise of the 'MAGA Manosphere' Did mainstream conservatives and libertarians lose a generation of young men to the reactionary right? Reason · May 23, 2025
Roll Call · Apr 22, 2025 Ruling could give Kennedy more power over health care coverage - Roll Call A Supreme Court case spurs concerns that President Trump will overhaul a preventive task force created under the 2010 health care law.
The Guardian - US · May 29, 2024 Increasing use of renewable energy in US yields billions of dollars of benefits New study published in Cell Reports Sustainability finds emission reductions provided $249bn of climate and health benefits
The Guardian - US · Dec 1, 2023 ‘A moment to fight again’: US activists warn of backsliding on World Aids Day Republicans have proposed $767m in cuts to HIV funding and held up Pepfar reauthorization for first time since 2003
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 8, 2023 189?! Two North Carolina football teams combine most points in state history The Pender and Hobbton high school football teams were electric on Friday, combining for 189 points in a game that ran so long the lights went out.
The Independent UK · May 12, 2023 Hundreds of police among mourners for slain Wisconsin deputy sheriff Hundreds of law enforcement officers from several states have joined other mourners in paying final respects to Wisconsin sheriff’s deputy fatally shot by a suspected drunken driver during a traffic stop
The Independent UK · May 8, 2023 Authorities: DUI suspect shoots Wisconsin deputy then self Authorities say a suspected drunken driver shot and killed a Wisconsin sheriff’s deputy during a traffic stop before running into some nearby woods and killing himself
Salon · Apr 27, 2023 School kids forced to crawl under trains When trains block a crossing for hours on end, kids risk their lives to get to school
Dynamite News · Nov 6, 2022 Research: Cutting Coal Offers Significant Health Benefits However Environmental justice Issues Remain According to a recent study that used data from Texas and nearby states, the most popular methods for cutting greenhouse gas emissions from electricity generation also have enough positive effects on health to pay for themselves entirely. Read more on Dynamite News
Dynamite News · Oct 17, 2022 Research: Cutting Coal Offers Significant Health Benefits However Environmental Justice Issues Remain According to a recent study that used data from Texas and nearby states, the most popular methods for cutting greenhouse gas emissions from electricity .Read more on Dynamite News:
The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2022 TV tonight: Mina Smallman’s devastating story of life after her daughters’ murders Stacey Dooley meets the mother of Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman, who turned her grief into activism. Plus: celebrating 25 silly years of Midsomer Murders. Here’s everything to watch this evening
The Guardian - UK · May 27, 2022 Vera Drake to Ex Machina: the seven best films to watch on TV this week Imelda Staunton is outstanding in Mike Leigh’s incredibly timely drama, while Alicia Vikander is the perfect AI creation in Alex Garland’s directorial debut. Plus, Keanu Reeves is back with more Matrix