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Reading List 06/27/26
15 hours ago
- Trump refuses to sign the ROAD to Housing Act until the SAVE America Act passes, despite bipartisan support.
- NIST report attributes the 2021 Surfside condo collapse to design and construction errors that reduced safety margins.
- Major U.S. homebuilders like D.R. Horton and Lennar see rising construction defect costs and self-insurance reserves.
- A federal mandate for U.S.-made construction materials significantly increases costs for HUD-funded housing projects.
- Works in Progress articles highlight how opposing NIMBYism sparked modern capitalism and compare European housing issues.
- Mexican government plans to develop a locally produced, low-cost electric vehicle.
- California's AB2047, requiring 3D printers to block firearm manufacturing, faces opposition due to unreliable detection algorithms.
- U.S. EV maker Lucid lays off 18% of workforce after earlier 12% layoff.
- Chinese EV sales in Europe surge, with Leapmotor up 465% and BYD up 136.6% in May.
- Slate prices its EV truck at $25,000, but critics note it's not much cheaper than a base Ford Maverick.
How COVID Pushed a Generation of Young People to the Right
15 hours ago
- Young voters in the US and Europe have shifted rightward in recent elections, with Donald Trump nearly closing the gap among under-30 voters in 2024 and far-right parties gaining youth support across Europe.
- The COVID-19 pandemic is a key driver, reducing trust in scientific and political authorities among those aged 18-25, a loss that persists and influences long-term political ideology.
- Pandemic-related decreases in physical socializing and increases in social media use have created gender-segregated online spaces, fueling anti-feminist sentiment among young men and further pushing them right.
- This generation, dubbed 'Generation C,' may develop a new conservative ideology blending vaccine skepticism, anti-immigration views, and distrust of institutions.
The Political Fight of the Century
15 hours ago
- Trump's policies emphasize scarcity, demanding sacrifices in areas like healthcare, economy, housing, and immigration, rather than offering an expansive vision of the future.
- The MAGA movement's destructive approach mirrors voter anger but fails to provide a solution, particularly in housing where tariffs and anti-immigrant policies worsen shortages.
- Democrats in blue states also face scarcity issues, with restrictive regulations driving up housing costs and homelessness, leading to population loss and a failure to deliver on climate goals.
- A new political movement of abundance is needed, combining progressive care for the working class, conservative celebration of national greatness, and libertarian focus on removing harmful regulations.
- Abundance requires specific goals like more housing, clean energy, revitalized science policy, and technological innovation, while overcoming special interests and bureaucratic inertia.
- Liberals must reform their own governance to demonstrate that government can build effectively, and embrace institutional renewal rather than defending a flawed status quo.
- The current political order is in decline, creating an opportunity for a new narrative of abundance that redefines freedom as the ability to build, move, and live well.
Trump administration admits clean energy grants were canceled based on politics
3 days ago
- The Trump administration canceled $7.6 billion in clean energy grants based solely on the political identity of states (those voting for Democrat Kamala Harris in 2024).
- The administration previously claimed cancellations were due to fiscal or energy-needs concerns, but court filings contradict this.
- Democrats and environmental groups accuse the administration of weaponizing federal funds against political opponents.
- Approximately 321 funding awards across 223 projects were terminated, affecting battery plants, hydrogen tech, grid upgrades, and carbon capture.
- Targeted states include 16 Democratic-leaning states; the Energy Department's internal watchdog launched an investigation.
- Government lawyers admitted screening grants using keywords like diversity and vaccine hesitancy.
- Critics argue the cancellations harm working families and benefit fossil fuel interests.
Farage left fighting a trash can as the UK populist's election gamble backfires
19 days ago
- Nigel Farage resigns as MP amid allegations of undeclared financial donations, claiming constituents should judge his actions.
- Major UK political parties boycott the Clacton by-election, dismissing it as a stunt to divert attention from Farage's funding scrutiny.
- Satirical comedian Count Binface emerges as the primary opponent, gaining media attention as a protest vote option.
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23 days ago
- Nigel Farage faces scrutiny over campaign funding.
- Multiple violent incidents occurred on July 4th, including a Florida shooting and Brooklyn barbecue attack.
- Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding draws significant public attention.
- Putin and Trump held a lengthy phone call, as reported by Moscow.
- Various health and safety issues are highlighted, from a New York shark attack to a diarrhea-causing parasite.
- Political and social events include the reelection of Germany's far-right party and a Supreme Court decision on transgender rights.
- Environmental and technological topics are covered, such as US wildfires, oil prices, and wearable tech metrics.
- Celebrity news includes Serena Williams' withdrawal from Wimbledon and Beyoncé's new music release.
- International developments feature a rescue mission for a NASA observatory and earthquakes in Venezuela.
- Economic updates note Tesla's sales increase and concerns over crypto market crashes.
- Human interest stories involve a record-breaking solo rower and a dog squad aiding in disaster relief.
- Controversies arise around Trump's policies, immigration, and election probes.

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Reading List 06/27/26

How COVID Pushed a Generation of Young People to the Right

The Political Fight of the Century

Trump administration admits clean energy grants were canceled based on politics

Farage left fighting a trash can as the UK populist's election gamble backfires

CNN Lite