He Said He Was Ashamed of Storming the Capitol. Now He’s Running for Office.
More than two years after Elias Irizarry breached the U.S. Capitol with other Trump supporters, he wrote a letter to Judge Tanya S. Chutkan as he waited for her to…
Book Review: Truth and Consequences for Medical Whistleblowers | naked capitalism
By Elizabeth Svoboda is the author of “What Makes a Hero?: The Surprising Science of Selflessness.” Originally published at Undark. Carl Elliott, in his own estimation, is a gutless wonder.…
European Parliament Elections: Key Takeaways
Voters in the 27 European Union member states sent a stern warning to mainstream political powers, wreaking havoc on French and, to a lesser degree, German politics and rewarding hard-line…
The Desire to Be “Your Own Boss” in America | naked capitalism
Yves here. In my usual role as house skeptic, I have to pour a some cold water on Wolf Richter’s enthusiastic endorsement for running your own business and the generally…
Does New York City Really Need These Giant 5G Towers?
This is Street Wars, a weekly series on the battle for space on New York’s streets and sidewalks. A thrilling glimpse of New York City history is on display at…
First Female Leader in Centuries Returns a Tribal Nation to Its Roots
Taking her new seat at the head of the tribal council table, Lisa Goree spied among some office items a desk nameplate that read “Chaos Coordinator.” “I guess that will…
The Other War: How Israel Scours Gaza for Clues About the Hostages
The hostages in Gaza are being moved around, with Hamas shuttling some from one apartment to another to obscure their whereabouts, while others are believed to be in tunnels underground.…
Battered by Far Right in E.U. Vote, Macron Calls for New Elections in France
President Emmanuel Macron of France, battered by a crushing defeat from the extreme right in European elections, dissolved the lower house of Parliament on Sunday and called for legislative elections…
In E.U. Elections, the Center Holds, but the Far Right Still Wreaks Havoc
Casting ballots in 27 countries, voters largely backed centrists in European Parliament elections, but far-right parties made serious inroads in France and Germany. Partial results made public late Sunday showed…
‘Love isn’t just for young people’: D-Day veteran, 100, weds bride, 96
Veteran Harold Terens, 100 married his 96-year-old bride in Normandy