The Fermi Paradox, considered in the light of what we now know, leads towards the conclusion that a technological civilization cannot last very long. The fact that ours seems on track to wipe itself out gives more support to that conclusion.

Nuclear war is not the only threat to our technological civilization. Resource exhaustion and global heating will stimulate various local wars which, even without nuclear weapons, could collapse the global manufacturing system. (Its very concentration and lack of redundancy makes it extra vulnerable.)

Humans are adaptable. I don't think an eco-catastrophe would wipe out our species, but we might never get another try at advanced technology on our exhausted planet.

Our response to the massacre of Jews in Pittsburgh should be solidarity against all bigotry — no matter who is the target next time.

How about an evening vigil every evening against racist violence at the source of it: the White House?

The CIA used the internet to communicate with spies in countries such as Iran, China and Russia. When Iran figured out how to detect the CIA's servers on the internet, it caught all the spies. Iran may have told China how to do this, and they may have told Russia as well.

The CIA seems to have punished an internal whistleblower who figured out what was happening, and allowed the problem to continue.

What horrible judgment.

US immigration judges have totally different practices for deciding on asylum claims. Some approve most claims. Some reject nearly all claims.

A bill would put a moratorium on mergers in agribusiness.

Republicans will not pass this bill, but it will put pressure on politicians.

I think we should make it difficult for any large companies to merge or acquire even small companies.