Early this morning, in the final hours of the Donald Trump presidency, the outgoing president granted pardons and commutations for federal charges to several political and cultural figures, as is his right under Article II of the Constitution. Among the most notable were former Trump aide Steven Bannon, former Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, and rappers […]
EP54: Last Mile Politics, Saving Lana Del Ray, West Virginia Success (w/ Andrew Donaldson)
In this episode, we interview Andrew Donaldson (@four4thefire), managing editor of Ordinary Times magazine. Before that, we discussed some of the storming of the Capitol, Lana Del Ray and her critics, and our latest media hits. http://ordinary-times.com Articles of note:https://ordinary-times.com/2021/01/07/the-destructive-high-water-mark-of-maga/ TOPICS: -Oh, there was an impeachment?-How impeachment and storming of the Capitol looks to outsiders-Utterly […]
We should not monopolise consumer information
Expanding consumer access to information is meant to be a cornerstone of informed policy and decision-making. Rather than adopting paternalistic rules, lawmakers and regulators in liberal democracies should reflect the will of the people and ensure that consumers and citizens are able to always access more, not less, information on labels and products. Obviously, distinguishing […]
Smart Cannabis Policy, Decentralization and Tech, Sports Betting (Yaël on Joe Catenacci Show)
-Can conservatives embrace smart cannabis legalization and regulation? -Same applies to mushrooms -The Big Tech censorship and the need for decentralization and competition -User-friendly and consumer-friendly social media alternatives -The duopoly of American political parties -Sports betting in various states. Let’s legalize! Consumer Choice Center Deputy Director Yaël Ossowski interviewed on the Joe Catenacci Show. […]
La réglementation intelligente du cannabis: Yaël Ossowski et Bill Wirtz devant l’Assemblée nationale
Réglementation et impact des différents usages du cannabis – Assemblée nationale, France Yaël Ossowski, directeur adjoint Bill Wirtz, senior policy analyst L’agence pour le choix du consommateur / Consumer Choice Center https://www2.assemblee-nationale.fr/1… 13 janvier 2021 http://consumerchoicecenter.org/fr
Le Québec peut être un leader du plastique sans Trudeau
Au cours de la pandémie, le plastique est devenu un mal nécessaire pour répondre aux contraintes sanitaires. Qu’il s’agisse de l’équipement de protection individuelle, des boîtes de repas à emporter ou encore des cloisons en plexiglas dressées afin de protéger les clients au restaurant, il est devenu omniprésent. L’ubiquité de cette matière n’est pas nouvelle, […]
Oui, j’élève ma fille en français
Oui, j’élève ma fille en français. Elle n’a pas pu visiter ma province natale, mais c’est quelque chose que je vise à changer dès que possible. Elle saura ce qu’il signifie le fait d’être québécoise. Même si je suis moi-même encore un étranger dans un autre pays qui ne parle pas ma langue (l’immigré à […]
Uncovering the Modern Conspiracy Mindset | Devolution Review
Today I received a work email from someone who said he had vital info. I dialed him back with intrigue. It turns out he’s an older gentleman living in Florida who had some thoughts on the COVID vaccine. He needed someone to hear him out. Luckily for me, he said he also moonlights for the […]
To the Barricades! (Yaël on Joe Catenacci Show)
Coming back from the holiday break, we’ve got a barnstormer of a week to cover. We’ve got the Capitol overrun, the new Trump(ish) GOP and what it will do in NC and federally, decentralizing our political culture, and what we’ve learned from the government distribution of vaccines. Consumer Choice Center Deputy Director Yaël Ossowski interviewed […]
The storming of the US Capitol fueled by demagoguery and a threat to republican democracy
On Wednesday, we saw the worst passions of the American Republic storm through the doors of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. For hours, people around the world watched as marchers and protestors transformed into rioters who ransacked various congressional offices, posed for photos on the House floor, and terrorized hundreds of congressmen and women, […]