02 Jan 2026 Reading time: 1 minute This is a really great video — concrete, high‑signal, and focused on a real policy solution in practice (not theory).
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Also: Italy is just one place where co‑ops are being used and succeeding. Worker co‑ops, credit unions, and other cooperative models exist all over the world; and when done well, they’re a practical way to reduce inequality , keep wealth local , and build organizations that solve real problems without funneling all gains to a tiny ownership class.
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31 Dec 2025 Reading time: 2 minutes Welcome to the “Best of 2025” — a single page that pulls together my absolute top posts from the year.
Must Watch Videos
One of the most impressive long‑form political conversations I’ve seen: unscripted questions, real listening, and clear answers.
The core message on persuasion + pro‑worker populism that I think is essential for rebuilding trust and winning elections.
David Hogg on what it takes to build a winning party that actually fights for people.
Politics / Election Reflection
What actually powered the upset — authenticity, affordability, and organizing — and the simple playbook others can copy.
Zohran Mamdani hits the streets after the 2024 election to ask voters why they turned to Trump, or stayed home.
A surprising poll result (net +1) that reinforces the power of persuasion‑first, pro‑worker populism.
Essays / Must-Reads
A friction‑minimal action plan — what to post, how to engage, and when to disengage — to puncture propaganda at scale.
Why more workers don’t mean fewer jobs — a foundational concept for reading modern labor debates.
A clear look at how tariffs escalate into retaliation and weaken U.S. alliances and national security.
Zohran Mamdani’s concise primer on social housing models that tackle root‑cause affordability — watch, then share.
Zuckerberg says Meta’s AI race could misspend hundreds of billions — a quick note on capitalism’s resource allocation, plus the clip.
A curated list of nonprofit, independent, and worker‑owned outlets worth supporting.
A short reading list — smart, high‑signal picks worth your time.
History
A forgotten story brought to life — underappreciated history with modern relevance.
Series / Overviews
All entries in the Endorsements series — candidates who center working people, affordability, and anti–big money politics.
Quick features on high‑impact organizations doing concrete work — with links on how to give.
All the Movies That Make You Think lists in one place.
A running list of posts that include embedded videos.
29 Dec 2025 Reading time: 1 minute Four very different stories, but all with that “hangs in your head afterward” quality — ambition, pressure, systems, and consequences.
A sharp true‑story crime ride about high‑stakes poker, power, and how fast “exclusive” becomes dangerous.
A slick racing drama about a veteran’s last shot, a young hotshot, and the brutal math of speed + teamwork.
A surprisingly cold‑blooded action thriller where the protagonist’s “skillset” is equal parts spreadsheets and violence.
A sober drama about the impossible problem of assigning a dollar value to loss — and the politics around it.
28 Dec 2025 Reading time: 30 seconds A great interview with Kat Abughazaleh — worth watching if you want a candid update and a clear sense of how she thinks. You also get a sense of how innovative this campaign is, and the genius behind it.
If you missed it, here’s my endorsement:
Endorsement: Kat Abughazaleh for Congress (IL‑09)
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