Day: February 20, 2022

Activism as Satire

Political satire is at its best when it transcends the limitations of partisan thinking. “Don’t Look Up” fails to do this.

Swiss Reject Government Plans to Financially Support Media

Swiss media companies had seen their revenue streams dry up over the past 20 years, pushing many publishers to the brink of extinction. Even so, a proposed law to subsidize private media companies with public money was rejected by Swiss voters.

Germany Woefully Unprepared for Potential Blackout

While the German government continues its move towards renewable energies, a recent report shows that the danger of a large-scale blackout is not only greater than ever, but that the German public is completely unprepared to deal with such a scenario.

William Cobbett: A Human Bulldog

For all his faults, we need Cobbett today, or at least something of his fighting spirit, because he really did love the little guy.

Activism as Satire

Activism as Satire

Political satire is at its best when it transcends the limitations of partisan thinking. “Don’t Look Up” fails to do this.

February 20, 2022
Swiss Reject Government Plans to Financially Support Media

Swiss Reject Government Plans to Financially Support Media

Swiss media companies had seen their revenue streams dry up over the past 20 years, pushing many publishers to the brink of extinction. Even so, a proposed law to subsidize private media companies with public money was rejected by Swiss voters.

February 20, 2022
Germany Woefully Unprepared for Potential Blackout

Germany Woefully Unprepared for Potential Blackout

While the German government continues its move towards renewable energies, a recent report shows that the danger of a large-scale blackout is not only greater than ever, but that the German public is completely unprepared to deal with such a scenario.

February 20, 2022
Ericsson Uncovers Potential Corruption; Employee Bribing of ISIL in Iraq

Ericsson Uncovers Potential Corruption; Employee Bribing of ISIL in Iraq

An internal investigation by the Swedish telecom company has uncovered evidence of potential ethical and legal violations, including the bribing of ISIL members in return for road-use in Iraq.

February 20, 2022
William Cobbett: A Human Bulldog

William Cobbett: A Human Bulldog

For all his faults, we need Cobbett today, or at least something of his fighting spirit, because he really did love the little guy.

February 20, 2022