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Were the Nazis Socialist? Only in Part

The Nazis were similar to socialists supporting economic statism, but different in other key aspects of their ideology.

Reason · Sep 29

Scott Bessent, Stanley Druckenmiller and a hedge-fund legend hoist on his own petard

The protege, the mentor, and a hedge-fund global macro strategy turned against its own pioneer as the bond vigilantes ride again.

Fortune · Aug 25

First Thing: Federal agent shoots man in Minneapolis as tensions in city run high

Mayor urges calm as city continues to reel in aftermath of Renee Good’s killing. Plus, how Adam Tooze makes sense of our bewildering age

The Guardian - UK · Jan 15

What is this era of calamity we’re in? Some say ‘polycrisis’ captures it

The term ‘polycrisis’ has gained traction as we face one disaster after another. It’s overwhelming – but diagnosing the catastrophe is the first step to addressing it

The Guardian - US · Mar 6, 2025

Are we at a turning point in world history?

Political leaders increasingly caution that we are facing a historical ‘inflection point’. Are we?

The Guardian - US · Jan 28, 2025

Are you better off than four years ago? Why US voters should – but can’t – say yes

Many are still feeling the pinch of inflation while the fruits of growth disproportionately go to the better off

The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2024

Facing war in the Middle East and Ukraine, the US looks feeble. But is it just an act?

The idea that all Biden is doing to trying to avoid a third world war isn’t convincing. Look closely and his foreign policy has been as radical as Trump’s, says history professor Adam Tooze

The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2024

Silicon Valley’s Trump supporters are dicing with the death of democracy

In 2016, some said comparisons between the rises of Trump and Hitler were misguided. But as tech’s titans donate millions, worrying new parallels emerge

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2024

Thursday briefing: How Gaza protests have gripped American universities

In today’s newsletter: As Columbia makes headlines for its NYPD-aided crackdown on students protesting the war in Gaza, professor Bassam Khawaja explains how discontent has risen rapidly

The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2024

The Post-Neoliberalism Moment

Anyone advocating neoliberal policies is now persona non grata in Washington, D.C.

Reason · Jan 7, 2024