Hampton K. Stephens
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Revolutions always eats their young, especially Maoist revolutions.
If only SV techies had studied the humanities, they'd have known that the trauma they took such delight in inflicting was always destined to be visited on them next.
If only SV techies had studied the humanities, they'd have known that the trauma they took such delight in inflicting was always destined to be visited on them next.
What a shame. “DOGE affiliated staff, some of whom were responsible for pushing out thousands of federal workers, texted one another on Thursday about whether they would be fired next, according to administration officials.” www.wsj.com/politics/elo...
The Day That Trump and Musk Torched Their Partnership
An afternoon of escalating attacks left the men threatening to wield their power against each other.
www.wsj.com
June 6, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Revolutions always eats their young, especially Maoist revolutions.
If only SV techies had studied the humanities, they'd have known that the trauma they took such delight in inflicting was always destined to be visited on them next.
If only SV techies had studied the humanities, they'd have known that the trauma they took such delight in inflicting was always destined to be visited on them next.
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I use my account here to try to help make sense of what's going on in the world.
If you find what I do of interest, please also give WPR a try.
We've got a special trial offer going on right now, and I'll explain in this thread all the reasons I think you'll be happy to take advantage of it.
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If you find what I do of interest, please also give WPR a try.
We've got a special trial offer going on right now, and I'll explain in this thread all the reasons I think you'll be happy to take advantage of it.
🧵
January 10, 2025 at 5:34 PM
I use my account here to try to help make sense of what's going on in the world.
If you find what I do of interest, please also give WPR a try.
We've got a special trial offer going on right now, and I'll explain in this thread all the reasons I think you'll be happy to take advantage of it.
🧵
If you find what I do of interest, please also give WPR a try.
We've got a special trial offer going on right now, and I'll explain in this thread all the reasons I think you'll be happy to take advantage of it.
🧵
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I was very moved Friday while editing this reported in-depth article on a less-known aspect of Syria's brutal prison system.
Francisco Serrano pitched it a month ago. The ending turned out much differently than it would have had he filed it any earlier.
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Francisco Serrano pitched it a month ago. The ending turned out much differently than it would have had he filed it any earlier.
Gift link.
Assad’s Brutal Prison System Was Also a Mass Extortion Racket
The Assad regime used its brutal prison system to extort the families of prisoners, impoverishing thousands.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
December 16, 2024 at 2:05 PM
I was very moved Friday while editing this reported in-depth article on a less-known aspect of Syria's brutal prison system.
Francisco Serrano pitched it a month ago. The ending turned out much differently than it would have had he filed it any earlier.
Gift link.
Francisco Serrano pitched it a month ago. The ending turned out much differently than it would have had he filed it any earlier.
Gift link.
Translation (via ChatGPT 4o) of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s written response to Trump’s tariff threats.
November 27, 2024 at 1:24 PM
Translation (via ChatGPT 4o) of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s written response to Trump’s tariff threats.
While Trump yesterday cited reducing fentanyl supply as a major driver of his tariff plans, it’s notable that researchers are already seeing a 10-15% drop year over year nationwide in overdose deaths and reductions of up to 30% in states that have been the hardest hit.
www.npr.org/2024/09/18/n...
www.npr.org/2024/09/18/n...
NPR Exclusive: U.S. overdose deaths plummet, saving thousands of lives
After decades of devastating increases driven by fentanyl and other toxic street drugs, overdose deaths are dropping sharply in much of the U.S. The trend could mean roughly 20,000 fewer deaths in 2024.
www.npr.org
November 26, 2024 at 10:00 AM
While Trump yesterday cited reducing fentanyl supply as a major driver of his tariff plans, it’s notable that researchers are already seeing a 10-15% drop year over year nationwide in overdose deaths and reductions of up to 30% in states that have been the hardest hit.
www.npr.org/2024/09/18/n...
www.npr.org/2024/09/18/n...
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"Every object has a primary function and a number of secondary functions. Political objects are no exception. They too have many functions, but with this important difference: ..."
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November 19, 2024 at 11:03 PM
"Every object has a primary function and a number of secondary functions. Political objects are no exception. They too have many functions, but with this important difference: ..."
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