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Looking for a Research Assistant for a Year (Good for a College-to-Law-School Gap Year)
I have an opening for a research assistant at the Hoover Institution (Stanford) for a year starting June or thereabouts. This is a temporary position with a starting hourly rate of $23.59 (unfortunately, with no benefits, since it is classified as temporary). I’d be glad to have someone in the Stanford area who will come […]
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Reproducing Controversial Tweet in News Story = Fair Use
An excerpt from Judge Andrew Carter’s opinion Friday in Shaykhoun v. Daily Mail (S.D.N.Y.): Sonya Shaykhoun (“Plaintiff”) is a licensed New York attorney with 21 years of experience, including expertise in intellectual property licensing, proceeding pro se in this action…. On May 17, 2023, Plaintiff posted a “Tweet” on X.com regarding an unlicensed vendor in […]
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Trump Should Have Made His Case for War to Congress and the American People
The world is undoubtedly a better place after the killing of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and roughly 40 of his murderous colleagues by joint Israeli and American military strikes. Iran’s Islamist regime has slaughtered its own people while encouraging terrorism around the world for decades. But those strikes carry serious risks and costs. […]
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Today in Supreme Court History: March 2, 2016
3/2/2016: Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt argued. The post Today in Supreme Court History: March 2, 2016 appeared first on Reason.com.
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15 Top Secret Strategies to Detect Early Signs of Global Financial Stress: The Professional Investor’s Definitive Guide to Market Crashes
The detection of systemic financial instability is a high-stakes endeavor that requires a departure from traditional, lagging economic indicators such as gross domestic product (GDP) or standard unemployment rates. For the professional analyst, the architecture of a financial crisis is visible long before the first headlines appear, hidden within the “plumbing” of money markets, the […]
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The Secret Phone Recordings of Henry Kissinger, a ‘Habitual Liar’
The Kissinger Tapes: Inside His Secretly Recorded Phone Conversations, edited by Tom Wells, Oxford University Press, 640 pages, $34.99 Some consider Henry Kissinger a master statesman who advanced American interests by deftly navigating complex international affairs. Others argue that his achievements were exaggerated, preferring to highlight his violations of international law and his complicity in […]
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The 2026 Master Guide to Secured vs. Unsecured Loans: 27 Pro Tips and Top Options to Save Thousands and Build Wealth Effortlessly
The Ultimate 2026 Loan Listicle: Best Options at a Glance Before diving into the complex mechanics of modern finance, the following lists represent the absolute top-tier lending products available in the 2026 market, categorized by their structural utility and borrower benefits. Top 5 Secured Home Equity Options PNC Bank HELOC: The premier choice for overall […]
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Brickbat: Going Dutch
The Netherlands House of Representatives has approved a bill that would tax unrealized gains on stocks, bonds, and cryptocurrency. Under the new plan, starting January 1, 2028, Dutch taxpayers must pay 36 percent of profits that exist only on paper, counting the annual increase in value as taxable income even if the asset hasn’t been […]
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15 Fast-Track Ways to Boost Trading Confidence During Low Liquidity Periods
The following list provides the most effective, expert-verified strategies for navigating market environments where liquidity is sparse. These techniques are designed to preserve capital, minimize emotional friction, and exploit the unique price behaviors inherent in thin markets. Reduce Position Sizes by 50% or More: Cutting trade size compensates for the increased price dispersion and slippage […]
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