I often meet people think they’ve got everything ‘figured out’. But mostly, they’ve just adopted a political ideology that ignores the complexity of the real world.
Ancient Confucianism talked about the emotion of living in a family as ‘filial piety’. I argue in this article that neo-liberalism totally reject this sort of emotional connection–which opened the door for neo-fascists who offer a sense of community for alienated people. The result was Brexit and Donald Trump!
Mencius had a lot to say about how a country is organized. How would it apply to modern America?
https://open.substack.com/pub/billhulet/p/mencius-emperor-trump-and-his-mandarins?r=4ot1q2&showWelcomeOnShare=true
The KIDS Act just passed the House and it’s on to the Senate now. Assuming this passes, it’ll mark the end of online free speech and device ownership in the US.
My read of the memorandum between Iran and the USA looks like something that might finally begin to solve some of the thornier problems in the Middle East.
TL;DR: Gov owns a private company -> no regulation, gov wants the company to be very profitable. Having a public competitor -> we regulate its competitors heavily, and ensure the tech is made/used (as) ethically (as possible).
Despite obstructive politics, it’s finally here! Massachusetts has some of the highest electricity prices bills in the US because of all the politics blocking our attempts at developing new energy, but here’s immediate savings on our bills, locked in for 20 years!
So, these pricks aren’t even hiding their intentions now, literally naming a new censorship bill, ‘SOPA,’ thinking people forgot about that failed 2012 bill that would’ve destroyed the web as we know it had it passed.
The IMAMS in Iran have chosen war. They want to perpetuate a condition which is anti-feminine. It isn’t simply that they think women are inferior, it’s that they hate women.
“While I have been clear in my support for the enforcement of federal immigration law, this decision will do significant damage to these local tax bases, set back decades-long efforts to boost economic development, and place undue burdens on limited existing infrastructure in these communities,” wrote Senator Fetterman.
The use of Artificial Intelligence chatbots as devices to provide emotional support raises the risk of children and young adults forming codependent relationships with the bot. When used safely chatbots can provide positive support for students having trouble grasping the content and for people seeking more accessible mental health support. Specifically, as it relates to mental health support, chatbots do not have referral services to crisis hotlines or trusted adults. What regulations would you like to see policymakers implement to improve AI for mental health and other types of support.
A week away from open enrollment ending in most states, 17 GOP members of the US House of Representatives helped Democrats pass a bill to restore lapsed Affordable Care Act premium tax credits—but senators have declined to act with that same urgency, and the deadline for many Americans to make coverage decisions for 2026 is Thursday.
To publicly address people like Farron Cousins (the far-left Alex Jones imitator) and Mark Romano, I write to you not as a partisan, but as a British centrist tired of the rancor pouring from your broadcasts and writings. Your post-2024 election commentary has been punctuated by a tone of smug superiority and collective scorn, as if ordinary Americans must share blame for broad political problems. You seem to relish name-calling and sensationalism, treating every headline as an opportunity to beat people down instead of lifting citizens up. The country is weary of this approach, and many of us wonder when empathy or insight will begin to replace the vitriol.
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was passed in 2010 with the goal of making healthcare more accessible. Many subsidies under the ACA are set to expire by the end of 2025. Those in favor of letting the subsidies expire claim tightening Medicaid eligibility will lessen federal spending while those against the cuts point out the expiration will reverse the progress in lowering the rate of the uninsured. Should lawmakers extend federal assistance or restore “fiscal discipline”?
The Consumer Safety Technology Act (H.R. 1770/CSTA) is a bill that will create a pilot AI program to regulate financial actions and blockchain technology with less human oversight. Supporters argue that any deficit in the financial arena can be spotted more quickly with AI. Those against the bill reason it can cause potential data leaks and allow too much government oversight in the private sector. Does the possible passing of this bill allow for too much federal government regulation in the private sector?
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) created environmental protections in areas of government and most private developments. Some advocate for rolling back CEQA to decrease housing costs. Others argue the roll back undermines California’s position as a climate leader and worsen water quality and pollution conditions. Is affordable housing worth worsening environmental conditions? Should CEQA’s roll back wording be updated to best protect California’s environment?
The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) prohibits the U.S. government from spying on Americans without a warrant. Section 702 of the FISA Amendments Act allows the government to monitor foreign communications. Supporters argue it allows American agencies to stop foreign threats. Those against 702 point out that the FBI is able to monitor foreign conversations happening with Americans. Should Section 702 continue to be renewed despite the possibility of the section allowing collection of American’s data without a warrant?
The Richardson Waiver which prohibited regulatory decisions being made without sufficient public input with the Department of Health and Human Services was repealed back in February by RFK Jr. Critics claim these changes enable the department to make drastic changes to Medicaid that would negatively impact many Americans. Others argue that this change allows faster implementation of necessary policies. Is public participation always necessary in policymaking?
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