Reading List
The most recent articles from a list of feeds I subscribe to.
Americans don’t know how to fight AI. So they’re fighting data centers.
On its surface, the national revolt against data centers seems simple: They are a nuisance, and people do not want them in their proverbial backyards. But I haven’t been able to let go of the idea that there must be something much deeper driving the backlash against them, and few other subjects have confounded me […]
Is Trump giving up on his slush fund?
This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion slush fund is — maybe — done for. What’s happening? On Monday, Axios reported that the Trump administration planned to drop […]
Trump’s Freedom 250 fest crashout proves he’s the only true MAGA celebrity
President Donald Trump spent the weekend crashing out on TruthSocial as artist after artist dropped out of the Freedom 250 festival, a White House concert series that will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary later this month. Trump ultimately declared he wanted to cancel the concert and replace it with a rally, featuring “the Number One Attraction […]
The fall of Ben Shapiro
Just a few years ago, Ben Shapiro was the defining voice of right-wing media. His podcast sat near the top of the charts. Posts from the Daily Wire, his media company, routinely dominated the competition on Facebook. His team was even coming for Hollywood, putting out “anti-woke” comedies and an epic fantasy series that cost […]
Vox’s homepage gets a refresh
Today, Vox launched an updated version of its homepage, with new features designed to help audiences more easily understand the biggest stories of the day, while also being able to discover more of the site’s journalism. Readers will see a new Start Here tab, designed as a useful entry point into the news. This area […]