Sunday, April 28, 2024

The Other Charlies

In the wake of the violence in France, people from around the world expressed solidarity with the victims, and with the people of France. Although the world leaders posed for a photo op to show they were there, it was the people who led the day.

A world of bikes, not walls?

Maintaining instability in a world of inequality.

Higher education in America’s prisons: 4 essential reads

Research shows that providing education to such young men – and young women – when they become incarcerated makes them less likely to return to prison.

Old man world

We’ll be watching as an all-American world possibly spins slowly out of control.

Banning what matters

What could be more wonderful than a place that allows people to read books, magazines, and newspapers for free?

Biden reverses Trump’s trans military ban, but assault on rights continues at state level

And Biden ordered the Pentagon to review the files of troops who were forced out because of the ban and to immediately halt discharges of transgender troops now serving.

‘Emergent’ AI behavior and human destiny

Let me take you into that arcane world and try to envision what the future of warfare might mean for the rest of us.

New York Times reviews reporter’s ‘likes’ on post advocating Gaza ‘slaughterhouse

Amidst ethical scrutiny, The New York Times delves into the actions of a freelancer whose social media activity casts shadows on journalistic neutrality in conflict coverage.