There are two unfolding foreign policy crises that should deeply trouble every U.S. citizen, not only for their moral implications but for their severe impacts on national security, economic stability, and America’s global standing. An American Killed by Settlers in the West Bank A U.S. citizen was recently beaten to death in the West Bank […]
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Two Foreign Policy Failures That Should Alarm Every American
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Wetlands at the Edge: Climate, Collapse, and a $39 Trillion Warning
The global destruction of wetlands—which sustain fisheries, agriculture, water purification, and flood control—could result in the loss of $39 trillion in economic benefits by 2050, warns the Global Wetland Outlook 2025 from the Convention on Wetlands. Wetlands are disappearing faster than any other ecosystem on Earth. Since 1970, the world has lost 22% of its […]
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Stablecoins, Energy Waste, and the Treasury Market: A Hidden Economic Threat
by Daniel Brouse July 15, 2025 Today, the “stablecoin” bill failed to pass a procedural vote in the House. While this does not mean it will never pass, the pause offers an opportunity to understand the potential consequences before Congress moves forward. Stablecoins are blockchain-based “currencies” that are typically backed by real-world assets such as […]
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The New Inflation-Deflation Trap: Tariffs Drive Prices Up While AI Pushes Wages Down
by Daniel Brouse July 15, 2025 Today’s CPI report came in hotter than expected, while wage growth fell below expectations. This confirms two major trends that have long been forecast but had yet to materialize simultaneously. Now, they have—and the implications are profound for the economy, markets, and policy. First, inflation is rising, driven not […]
Where Will Be Safe? The Future of Human Habitation on a Rapidly Collapsing Earth
by Daniel Brouse and Sidd MukherjeeJuly 15, 2025 Q: Where will be safe to live in the coming years as climate change accelerates? Great question. The simple answer is: “Underground.” The habitability of Earth’s surface will become increasingly complicated as tipping points and cascading system failures accelerate. For the next 30 years, it will likely […]
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Tipping Cascades: The Nonlinear Dominoes of Climate Collapse
by Daniel Brouse July 14, 2025 My latest deep reflection has centered on how tipping points have triggered self-sustaining feedback loops in the climate system. We knew this was coming—and it is now here. Luckily, I was prepared for that part. What I could not fully envision in my mind’s eye was how the interplay […]
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The Coming Treasury Flood: Why Rates May Stay High for Years
by Daniel Brouse July 14, 2025 More than $1 trillion in U.S. short-term Treasury bills are expected to flood the market over the next 18 months following the latest debt ceiling increase, as the Treasury moves to replenish its depleted cash balance while continuing to fund the country’s massive fiscal deficit. This is exactly the […]
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When “Privatization” Means Control: The Pentagon’s Quiet Takeover of MP Materials
by Daniel Brouse July 10, 2025 The U.S. Department of Defense has begun taking over a private company, MP Materials, in a move that raises red flags for anyone concerned about the creeping merger of state and corporate power. While the government claims to champion “free markets” and “privatization,” it is now directly intervening to […]
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Human-Caused Global Warming Tripled Heat Deaths During European Heatwave
by Daniel Brouse July 9, 2025 A rapid attribution study led by Imperial College London found that human-caused global warming increased peak temperatures during Europe’s early summer heatwave by up to 7°F, tripling heat-related deaths across 12 major cities, including Paris, London, and Madrid. Of 2,300 estimated heat deaths between June 23 and July 2, […]
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Hydroclimate Whiplash: America’s Flood Disaster Signals Accelerating Climate Chaos
by Daniel Brouse July 9, 2025 Hydroclimate whiplash describes the extreme swings between severe droughts and catastrophic floods, a phenomenon intensified by climate change. Another term, Drought-Flood Abrupt Alternation (DFAA), highlights how these sudden shifts compound the vulnerability of communities already stretched thin by recurring climate disasters. In the past week alone, the United States […]
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