2018 archive
The Snaring Economy 0
At the San Francisco Chronicle, Chirag Asaravala wonders whether there is dark side to the “there’s an app for that” model of employment. A snippet:
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They are, in fact, the signs of emerging oppression and growing social stratification. These app-based services are virtual canaries in the coal mine of a country that is foundering and struggling to make meaningful work for its young people.
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
Politeness is a family value.
Republican Core Values 0
Atrios sums them up.
The Climates They Are a-Changing 0
It’s over 70 degrees today–in February (you know, the coldest month of the year) in a mid-Atlantic state.
A week ago, it was in the 20s and 30s.
This is not right.
Why Love a Parade 0
Alfred Doblin discusses Donald Trump’s desire to play with his soldiers. A snippet:
