Why We Lost The War On Drugs

We’ve been fighting the War on Drugs for over 50 years now, and it’s only gotten worse. Even with Obama officially retiring the phrase “War On Drugs” that was just symbolic, we’re still fighting the same fight we always have, but not against an even more formidable enemy: […]

Cult Leader is the New Barista

Generation Midsommar (Eyes Nailed Shut) Rachel Haywire Jul 02, 2024 Let’s do a little experiment. Say that you’re a Sexy Anthropologist. A Cultural Futurist, even. You’ve been doing some research, and you’ve been noticing a trend. At first glance, it may seem outrageous, but you can’t ignore the […]

Biden digs his heels in

July 2, 2024 • 5 min read with Dan DeFrancesco Hello! My last name might end in a vowel, but I still learned something from this Michelin-starred chef pointing out red flags to look for at nice Italian restaurants. (Although, I take issue with calling it “sauce” instead […]

New York Always Wins

By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition In the heart of Manhattan, where the skyscrapers pierce the heavens and the streets buzz with relentless ambition, stood the monolithic edifice of Genesis Investments. On the 32nd floor, behind a sleek glass door emblazoned with his name, worked Edward Moss, a stockbroker […]

Work is getting weird

July 1, 2024 • 5 min read with Dan DeFrancesco Welcome back! “The Bear,” everyone’s favorite kitchen dramedy, is back for its third season. We figured out how much the characters would actually get paid working at a restaurant in Chicago. In today’s big story, we’re looking at […]

El Niño Speaks 120: Palestine in Flames

Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more   El Niño Speaks El Niño Speaks 120: Palestine… 0:00 52:41 El Niño Speaks 120: Palestine in Flames Economist Saifedean Ammous provides uncomfortable truths about Israel’s current occupation of Palestine. Jul 1 READ IN APP Upgrade to paid Share Is the […]

Nepal: Anarchist Zine Fest, June 29

By anon (not verified) From Black Book Distro (facebook) We are excited to announce our inaugural Anarchist Zine Fest! Join us on June 29th from 1 PM onwards in Patan, alongside Metamorphosis. In addition, we will host another event in July at a yet-to-be-disclosed location. The fest will […]

Grampa’s debate

Saturday, 29 June 2024 “Big ugh.” Daily Maverick’s Brooks Spector Debates, debacles, GNU dreads to uncover… This week might leave most with a sense of dread, whether abroad or at home. Thursday night’s US presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden was a hard one to sit […]

Wall Street recruiting hell

June 30, 2024 • 3 min read with Matt Turner Welcome back to our Sunday edition, a roundup of our top stories. New York City started its closely watched clampdown on short-term rentals like Airbnb last year. So far, it’s mostly benefited hotels, with occupancy and room rates […]

Macron’s Massive Gamble, Former AfD Member Krah on European Crisis, Losing Turkey?, Those Darn Post-Liberal Catholics, Rediscovering Fun and the Need For It

Niccolo Soldo Jun 29, 2024 Every weekend (almost) I share five articles/essays/reports with you. I select these over the course of the week because they are either insightful, informative, interesting, important, or a combination of the above. Share It’s been an incredibly hot few weeks here in Europe, […]

Delta’s bougie new lounge

June 29, 2024 • 3 min read with Joi-Marie McKenzie Welcome back to our Saturday edition! Eating healthy just got a lot easier. A longevity expert says two pantry staples are actually the cornerstone of a hearty diet. On the agenda: A 64-year-old says she reversed her biological […]