Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Without Enough Boots on the Ground, California’s Vaccination Efforts Falter
As it turns out, bribing people to get vaccinated with lottery tickets isn’t a comprehensive approach.
U.S. Government’s Witness Against Assange Admits He Lied
An informant publicly recanting critically important testimony against Julian Assange seems unlikely to change the trajectory of his trial.
How Policies Affect Beliefs and Preferences: The Example of Covid-19 Vaccination Willingness
Covid and other major political challenges show that devising policies isn’t the hard part: it’s getting the public to go along.
Musical Interlude (“On the Path of Decent Groove”): B Side Favorites
Some great songs lurk in what is normally the B side netherworld. Your picks?
2:00PM Water Cooler 7/2/2021
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Biden Administration Issues Interim Rule Barring Surprise Billing
The health care grift knows as surprise billing is about to be largely stamped out.
‘Megadrought’ Along Border Strains US-Mexico Water Relations
Conflicts over water are escalating. The US and Mexico are trying to mediate their claims over the Colorado River, but will that work?
On The Centennial Of The Chinese Communist Party
Taking stock of the Chinese Communist Party at age 100.
We’re Havin’ a Heat Wave (along with Our Cats)
Cats, “wet bulb” temperature, and life without air conditioning.
2:00PM Water Cooler 7/1/2021
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Amazon Arrogance Backfires, Tries to Smear Incoming FTC Chair Lina Khan as Needing to Recuse Herself Because She Knows Them Too Well
Amazon looks to be having a meltdown over new FTC chief Lina Khan. Good.
