Blogroll for Friday, April 4, 2025
Economic meltdown, self inflicted.
Tariffs rock world markets and US politics
He’s doing it on purpose — Intelligencer
A protection racket — Salon
Biggest two-day wipeout in history — MarketWatch
Doug Ford declares war — Toronto City News
Tariff impact on board games — Stonemaier Games
Nintendo delays Switch 2 preorders over tariff concerns — The Verge
Even the right-wing is freaking out
House GOP lawmaker introduces bill to curb presidential tariff powers — Politico
Conservative group sues president — Law and Crime
Remaking the government
Weather Service sites dying under cuts — Bloomberg
Social Security faces thousands more job cuts even with service in tailspin — Washington Post
Layoffs to get the government they want — American Prospect
Plus:
The real scandal of the Yemen bombing — FAIR
Dr. Oz confirmed to head Centers for Medicaid and Medicare — The Guardian
Microsoft CEOs interrupted by another employee protestor: “shame on all of you” — The Verge
Obama: I’m concerned — NBC News
Bird flu breakout — TruthDig
The pro-corporate “Abundance” narrative — Rolling Stone
Trump deports Austin-area teen to El Salvador hellhole — Texas Monthly
AOC opens hypothetical double digit lead over Schumer — Politico
Tom Homan faces backlash in hometown — The Intercept
Russell Brand charged with rape and sexual assault — The Guardian
Bryan Johnson v Matt Bruenig — Intelligencer
Who funds the Canary Project? — Jewish Currents