Tuesday

June 2, 2021

Michael Flynn’s embrace of a Myanmar-style military overthrow is chilling. It’s also a growing position within the GOP.

by Alex Shephard

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Want to Stop Ransomware Attacks? Ban Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies.

Hackers extorted millions from Colonial Pipeline, and now they’ve struck the meatpacking giant JBS. There’s one clear way to prevent future attacks.

by Jacob Silverman

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The Overthrow of American Democracy Begins in Texas

Over the weekend, Republicans in the state tried to pass an extreme voter-suppression bill and hosted a conference in which Michael Flynn endorsed a military coup.

by Matt Ford

The Biden White House Is Strangely Calm About Our Burning Planet

Jennifer Granholm, John Kerry, and the rest of the Biden climate team consistently downplay how much we need to do.

by Nick Martin

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Charlie Brown Tried to Stay Out of Politics

Why did readers search for deeper meaning in the adventures of the Peanuts gang?

by Scott Bradfield

Ron DeSantis Is the Depressing Future of “Climate-Friendly” Republicans

The 2022 Florida gubernatorial race is going to be a lesson in how to talk a lot about climate while doing nothing.

by Toby Jaffe

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