On January 5th 2025, the MTA successfully implemented the Central Business District Tolling Program (CBD), or congestion pricing. This is a new, but hotly contested toll on vehicles headed south of 60th Street in Manhattan. The clash over New York City’s congestion pricing plan has all the drama of a heavyweight title match. In one...| The Science Survey
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ID cards are a bad idea that never goes away. Back in the late 2000s I had a lot of fun attack blogging, not always coherently, the then Labour government’s plans to make everybody carry them…| Max Dunbar
Hochul Lead Over Stefanik Swells to 25 Points, 52-27%; First Time Hochul Over 50% About 1/3 of Voters Say Crime in State Has Gotten Worse in Last Year; It was...| Siena Research Institute
How have you been sleeping lately? Me, not so great. I do fine during the days, mostly. But then I wake up at 3 or 4 a.m. worried about what’s happening in the world. Here are some strategies I use for distracting myself and getting back to sleep. Maybe they’ll be useful for you? You […]| The Last Word On Nothing
Michael Devine was the last of the 1981 hunger-strikers to die, on August 20th, 1981, and although the strike was not called off until October 3rd, his death now marks the end of the strike for commemorative purposes. The 44th… Continue reading →| Extramural Activity
“We stand with Lıam Óg”, that is Lıam Óg Ó hAnnaıdh (on the left of the image above), a.k.a. Mo Chara, a member of the rap group Kneecap who appeared in court (in London) on Wednesday August 20th o…| Extramural Activity
Mamdani, 46% Leads Cuomo, 24%, Sliwa 15%, Adams 9% in Four-Way NYC Mayor Election “If” Election becomes a Two-way Race: Mamdani 48-44% Over Cuomo among Likely Voters Toplines Likely Voters...| Siena Research Institute
We’ve all seen the headlines, how the homeless are being harassed, their tents and belongings bulldozed away, being told to …Continue reading →| Deborah J. Brasket, Author
If BBB Cuts Federal $ to NY, 36% Say Reduce Services, 24%, Increase Taxes; Voters Oppose NY Spending $3B to Continue Providing Healthcare to Immigrants in NY Illegally; 69% of...| Siena Research Institute
It seems natural that election results have to be watched all night. It’s in the night that you can feel the world turning, moving from one potential reality to the next. It could be that’s why I always stay up on every election night… also these days to prove to myself that I still can. … … Continue reading →| Max Dunbar
In late November of 2023 the law professor John Strawson visited a village named Kibbutz Kfar Azza near the Israeli-Gazan border. In this village, and elsewhere, people had been killed, raped, abducted, burned alive. Strawson wrote: There is something about hearing your own steps striking the stone walkways that adds to the physicality of the … … Continue reading →| Max Dunbar
Win or lose, it’s a national pasttime to tell the Labour Party what to do. An incoming government can expect to be weighted down with unsolicited advice and wild expectation, from pundits lik…| Max Dunbar
Strong Support for Eliminating Taxes on Tips & Support for Requiring Work for Healthy Adult Medicaid Recipients; Strong Opposition to Cutting Corporate Taxes & SNAP; Voters: ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Will...| Siena Research Institute
Hochul Maintains Huge Lead Over Delgado and Torres with Dems; Stefanik Has Large Lead Over Lawler, Huge Lead Over Blakeman with Reps Majority Continues to Support Medical Aid in Dying,...| Siena Research Institute
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This day, the Fourth of July, is my favorite holiday. I love it for a few reasons. I love the summer, and the warm nights that allow me to stay outside under the stars without hunching over from chill. I love that there are at least two more months of hot weather here in the mountains, which means morning hikes and afternoon pool time. I love that the Fourth is a good reason to spend extra time with friends and family, and eat stone fruit, and make ice cream, and wear swimsuits. | The Last Word On Nothing
From Political Campaigns to Real Estate Empires: How Data Science is Revolutionizing Property Investment| BDEX
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Church bells rung this morning – in celebration of the victory in Egypt. [1] The first time that I have heard them in over two years. [1] Following the attack launched at El Alamein on 23 October 1942, the Eighth … Continue reading →| Orwell Diaries 1938-1942
A little bit of India transplanted to England. For some weeks our Marathi newsletters were translated and broadcast by a little man named Kothari, completely spherical but quite intelligent and, so far as I could judge, genuinely anti-Fascist. Suddenly one … Continue reading →| Orwell Diaries 1938-1942
The authorities in Canada have now chained up a number of German prisoners equal to the number of British prisoners chained up in Germany. What the devil are we coming to? [1] [1] The Germans chained some 2,500 Allied prisoners … Continue reading →| Orwell Diaries 1938-1942
Today in honour of the anniversary of the Chinese Revolution the Chinese flag was hoisted over Broadcasting House. Unfortunately it was upside down. [According to D[avid] A[stor], Cripps is going to resign shortly – pretext, that the War Cabinet is … Continue reading →| Orwell Diaries 1938-1942
New viceroy of India to be appointed shortly. No clue as to who he will be. Some say General Auchinleck – who, it is said, gets on well with leftwing Indians. Long talk with Bradner, who is back after his … Continue reading →| Orwell Diaries 1938-1942
Open-air church parade in Regents Park yesterday. How touching the scene ought to be – the battalion in hollow square, band of the Coldstream Guards, the men standing bareheaded (beautiful autumn day, faint mist and not a leaf stirring, dogs … Continue reading →| Orwell Diaries 1938-1942
Most of the ammunition for our Sten gun is Italian, or rather made in Germany for Italy. I fancy this must be the first weapon the British army has had whose bore was measured in the millimetres instead of inches. … Continue reading →| Orwell Diaries 1938-1942
Yesterday met Liddell Hart for the first time. Very defeatist and even, in my judgement, somewhat inclined to be pro-German subjectively. [In a great stew about the barbarism of bombing Lübeck. Considered that during the wars of recent centuries the … Continue reading →| Orwell Diaries 1938-1942
Ghastly feeling of impotence over the India business, Churchill’s speeches, the evident intention of the blimps to have one more try at being what they consider tough, and the impudent way in which the newspapers can misrepresent the whole issue, … Continue reading →| Orwell Diaries 1938-1942
Lecturing last night at Morley College, Lambeth. Small hall, about 100 people, working-class intelligentsia (same sort of audience as Left Book Club branch [1]). During the questions afterwards, no…| Orwell Diaries 1938-1942
On Tuesday, June 10 2025, I addressed a meeting at the European Parliament, an event organised by The Left and M5S Europa, on the theme of “The Economic Conditions for Peace”, alongside Jeffrey Sachs and Giuseppe Conte. My talk can be watched and read here. [INTRODUCTION] A year ago, I would have started this speech with a lament […] The post The Economics of Europe’s Descent into Warmongering – and our duty now! appeared first on Yanis Varoufakis.| Yanis Varoufakis
Yesterday marked the 50th anniversary of the Church of St. Nizier occupation in Lyon, where marginalized sex workers demanded justice and safety. Initiating International Whores' Day, the event influenced public narratives and reduced violence. Celebrations in Chicago and Austin emphasize community support and mutual aid, while NYC advocates for decriminalization laws to protect sex workers.| Support Ho(s)e
In this powerful episode, Rod Berger engages with historian Julien Reitzenstein to unpack the modern resurgence of fascism worldwide.| Fair Observer
“Socialism,” big-government solutions, safety nets, and financial handouts, feel a lot different when you’re the one desperately struggling and the check is made out to you. The post “Socialism” Feels Different When You’re The One Needing Help, Huh? appeared first on Benjamin L. Corey.| Benjamin L. Corey
Trump claims to be pro-life, but it's not pro-life to intentionally sacrifice Grandpa Jones for Dow Jones. The post It’s Not Pro-Life If You’re Going to Sacrifice the Old Folks appeared first on Benjamin L. Corey.| Benjamin L. Corey
So you think Christians ought to be voting with biblical values in mind? Great, here's a few to consider. The post Critical Christian Principles to Remember in the Voting Booth appeared first on Benjamin L. Corey.| Benjamin L. Corey
And this is why the Religious and Conservative Right just rejected the chance to have a President Mike Pence: The post Why The Religious Right Just Passed Up The Deal of a Lifetime appeared first on Benjamin L. Corey.| Benjamin L. Corey
The Religious Right has a case of amnesia, so here's a helpful reminder for them: The post 5 Things to Remind Christian Trump Supporters During the Impeachment appeared first on Benjamin L. Corey.| Benjamin L. Corey
On 11th April 2025, Melissa Benn, Jeremy Corbyn and Yanis Varoufakis addressed an audience at the University of Westminster dedicated to the memory of Tony Benn – almost 100 years from his birth. This is what Yanis had to say about Tony’s legacy at that event. (Click icon above for audio)| Yanis Varoufakis
Here are the predictions from various election experts as to what is going to happen in the May 2025 local elections.| Mark Pack
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Well this story is just a pure delight. In 2017, the Chinese said that by 2030, they were going to be the world champions of AI. So in 2022, the U.S. put export controls on the fancy computer chips, especially Nvidia chips, that AI needed. Then in 2025, the Chinese announced an AI entity called DeepSeek that used, in part, outdated Nvidia chips but mostly inventive software. DeepSeek works as well as or better for AI’s LLMs, the large language models like ChatGPT. It uses 2,048 of those ol...| The Last Word On Nothing
On March 3rd, Austin activists celebrated International Sex Workers Rights Day by creating zines at Monkeywrench Books, discussing projects like Holy Heaux memoirs and Cecilia's Act. Meanwhile, Decrim NY advocated for Cecilia’s Act at the NYS Capitol to decriminalize sex work, while Chicago's Free All Dykes organized a letter writing event for incarcerated comrades.| Support Ho(s)e
YouGov polling finds that Reform are vulnerable to tactical voting, especially in contests versus the Liberal Democrats.| Mark Pack
Doomed democracy? Late-stage capitalism? These political tees will help you laugh, rage, and resist the absurdity of modern America.| Threadless Blog
While Queen Victoria enjoyed a nation riding high in imperial glory, her contemporary in Spain found her nation in disarray, plagued by political instability. Thrust into the position at a young age, others ruled on her behalf. She must find her position and role in the country or face dire consequences.| Searching in History
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When Isabella took the crown of Castile, what was her kingdom like?| Searching in History
The FrameLab Book Club is launching in 2025! First on the list: “The Political Mind: A Cognitive Scientist’s Guide to Your Brain and Its Politics” by Dr. George Lakoff. Nearly 400…| George Lakoff
It happened. Donald Trump defeated Kamala Harris. A twice-impeached convicted felon who has promised to act as a dictator will return to the White House in 2025. There’s no way to sugarcoat this ni…| George Lakoff
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To stay abreast of Dr. George Lakoff’s latest work, please subscribe to the FrameLab Newsletter (it’s totally free!). In the current essay, “Kamala Harris and the Strategy of Joy,…| George Lakoff
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Yet only two months into a new administration’s tenure, we find ourselves with a new reality previously never before encountered by a millennial generation of environmentalists. After living in the comfort provided by having the highest office in the land vying for environmental reform, many of us f…| Intercon
[Editor’s Note: Below is a guest post from Jesse Glicker LEED AP. Formerly, the Special Projects Coordinator at COOKFOX Architects, Jesse is currently a Masters Candidate at UCL’s Energy Institute studying Economics and Policy of Energy and the Environment.] There is no shortage of news headlines about upcoming changes in the U.S. With the presidential inauguration only just behind […] The post The Future for Renewables and Our Low Carbon Ecomony appeared first on Intercon.| Intercon
One of the results of an increasingly national, if not international, economy is the rise of larger organizations to outbid smaller competitors with standardization and greater access to resources. We can see it everywhere from the clothes we wear, to the homes we buy and the food that we eat. One vibrant battleground is the […] The post Saving Small Retail Needs a Proactive Effort appeared first on Intercon.| Intercon
Persuadable voters are the most valuable group for advertisers trying to get their messaging out ahead of the 2024 election. Here's what you need to know about the sub-segments that make up this valuable voting block.| Equativ
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In the Twenty-First Century, is there a role for Heroes in History? A year or two ago, I was reading a book on the Texas frontier when I came across a quote that sounded familiar. The author was referencing someone from the early nineteenth century, quoting their opinion on the Indian wars and American expansion […]| The History Bandits
From George Lakoff and Gil Duran at the FrameLab Newsletter: Moderate and centrist are political weasel words. Their definitions vary widely because there is no such thing as a moderate or centrist…| George Lakoff
DialerAI political dialer software to reach potential voters is a key method of getting support in a modern political campaign.| DialerAI
Navigating 2024 US Political Advertising Trends: The Rise of CTV and the Importance of Identity Resolution Partners| BDEX
Big news: FrameLab just hit a major milestone — 10,000 total subscribers! Thank you so much for reading. If you can afford it, please consider becoming one of our paid subscribers. Because your sup…| George Lakoff
Baptism is the central ritual and rite of becoming a Christian. But ever since the fourth century, the meaning of baptism has been intentionally obfuscated.…| Rival Nations
While billions of dollars are spent on political advertisements, they are generally ineffective. However, they do reveal a lot about both advertising and human nature.| Better Copy
