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Why we are not at risk of a world war - moving in the other direction - more peace and stability in the larger picture and Ukraine and…
We have done lots to prevent a third world war, that's why the UN was set up and then the big security coalitions like NATO which is defensive not…
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Why Trump's secondary sanctions on Russian oil, gas and uranium exports - if they work - are a way to a possible PEACE
This will help make PEACE easier.
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You are safe from the comet 3I / Atlas - can't hit us - never comes anywhere near us
3I/Atlas can't hit us.
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Trump can't put anyone in an institution just for being homeless - by two Supreme Court cases, the US law requires clear and convincing…
It will face immediate legal challenges.
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Trump's Birthright citizenship executive order blocked nationwide by Judge Sorokin and separately 9th circuit - and judge LePlante takes out…
Short summary: This means nothing happens on July 27th, the first date for the government to try to put the birthright citizenship executive order in…
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Why gerrymandering Texas is not rigging the elections - already gerrymandered - why some mainstream media say it's risky for Republicans to…
There's a lot of gerrymandering in the USA but it has much less effect than you'd expect.
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Online Safety Act is easy for sites to comply with if they have low risk of harm to kids - only large companies need to do age verification…
The UK has freedom of speech.
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How to see emissions will peak soon - with a check list to see why it is possible to target 1.5 C - and to check if people online are aware…
It’s surprising how few people seem to know that COP28 set a target to triple renewables by 2030 as part of a plan that will keep us on track for 1.5 C…
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After Trump's bill to cancel funding: PBS / NPR continue, effects on rural stations, radio emergency broadcasts and funding of some TV shows…
First what Trump can do through rescission is very limited.
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Why the US does need to solve its budget crisis - but the US economy remains very strong on all projections and many solutions + shorter…
I’m often asked why is Trump cutting so much government spending?
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UPDATE: Bill cancelling past funding for USAID and future funding for public broadcasting passed the Senate with only Susan Collins and Lisa…
If it does pass the House: only AIDS program saved for USAID - PBS / NBC continue without publc funding - impacts on rural services - emergency…
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Can Trump get Congress's approval to cancel much of the money for USAID and PBS / NBC? - harder to pass than the Big Bill - even harder if…
This is Trump’s first big test of his ability to force Congress to let him refuse to spend the funding they asked for last year as well as some of the…
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