- June 5, 2026
Is Artificial Intelligence Social Evolution and Progress?
Proponents of developing Artificial Intelligence — and, theoretically, AGI — argue that it will usher in a new era of human wellbeing. This argument is
Dem Centrists Pick Their Side, Stand With ICE, Data Centers, and Israel
Dem centrists picked their side on the biggest political fights going this past week, choosing money and power over their most popular young leaders. This
Coffee Break: Ancient Art, the Return of Analog, Science in Distress, and Death Is for Losers
Part the First: Functional Art from the Enigmatic Daunians. William Morris famously wrote, “Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be
Coffee Break: Armed Madhouse – The Cuba Temptation
The failure of the U.S. military campaign against Iran could create immense political pressure in Washington for a rapid demonstration of restored American strength. After
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AIPAC Wins in Kentucky Primary, Loses in Pennsylvania
Ed Gallrein, the AIPAC-backed candidate in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional district defeated Thomas Massie in the GOP Primary but Chris Rapp beat two AIPAC-supported candidates to
Breaking: Ukraine Fires Hundreds of Drones at Moscow
Dear patient readers, This news broke just as Links went live. Yours truly has limits on how much I can do, so please forgive this
Spanish Politics Take the International Stage: Pedro Sanchez vs. Isabel Ayuso
The President of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Ayuso, has stirred controversy during her visit to Mexico, where she praised the Spanish “conquistador” Hernan Cortes.
Trump Regime Combines Reality Show Nonsense With Very Real Grifting
Trump’s Transportation Secretary distracts with an ill-timed reality show even as an AI company linked to the Trump family and the UAE launches a $4.8
Coffee Break: Counterfeit Scientific Papers, Deep Fakes, CDC on the Ropes, MAHA, and Hope from the Middle of the Country
Part the First: Paper Mills and the Corruption of Research. No not Hammermill. I don’t think I have actually known of someone buying a “scholarly”