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The Life Abortion Gave Me
SubscribeSign inShare this postThe Life Abortion Gave Mejessica.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailSep 1, 2021Share this postThe Life Abortion Gave Mejessica.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailBut I also wanted to take a moment to share what abortion has meant to me, personally. startWhen I had an abortion at 28 years-old, I was in the middle of writing my first book and a few months away from meeting the man I would marry. The life and family I have now simply would not exist without that abortion. I would not have started a relationship with Andrew, and I would not have...…SubscribeSign inShare this postThe Life Abortion Gave Mejessica.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailSep 1, 2021Share this postThe Life Abortion Gave Mejessica.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailBut I also wanted to take a moment to share what abortion has meant to me, personally. startWhen I had an abortion at 28 years-old, I was in the middle of writing my first book and a few months away from meeting the man I would marry. The life and family I have now simply would not exist without that abortion. I would not have started a relationship with Andrew, and I would not have...WW…
We Need a New Media System
SubscribeSign inShare this postWe Need a New Media Systemtaibbi.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailJan 11, 2021Share this postWe Need a New Media Systemtaibbi.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailThe moment a group of people stormed the Capitol building last Wednesday, news companies began the process of sorting and commoditizing information that long ago became standard in American media.Media firms work backward. They first ask, “How does our target demographic want to understand what’s just unfolded?” Then they pick both the words and the facts they want to emphasize. Fox News...…SubscribeSign inShare this postWe Need a New Media Systemtaibbi.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailJan 11, 2021Share this postWe Need a New Media Systemtaibbi.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailThe moment a group of people stormed the Capitol building last Wednesday, news companies began the process of sorting and commoditizing information that long ago became standard in American media.Media firms work backward. They first ask, “How does our target demographic want to understand what’s just unfolded?” Then they pick both the words and the facts they want to emphasize. Fox News...WW…
How Do Big Media Outlets So Often "Independently Confirm" Each Other's Falsehoods?
SubscribeSign inShare this postHow Do Big Media Outlets So Often "Independently Confirm" Each Other's Falsehoods?greenwald.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailMar 16, 2021Share this postHow Do Big Media Outlets So Often "Independently Confirm" Each Other's Falsehoods?greenwald.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailThere were so many false reports zero Americans The New York Timeswithout charging even a single Americanafterzerono evidence of any kinddid not identify evidenceFor a few weeks following the issuance of the Mueller report, Democrats and media figures gamely attempted to...…SubscribeSign inShare this postHow Do Big Media Outlets So Often "Independently Confirm" Each Other's Falsehoods?greenwald.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailMar 16, 2021Share this postHow Do Big Media Outlets So Often "Independently Confirm" Each Other's Falsehoods?greenwald.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailThere were so many false reports zero Americans The New York Timeswithout charging even a single Americanafterzerono evidence of any kinddid not identify evidenceFor a few weeks following the issuance of the Mueller report, Democrats and media figures gamely attempted to...WW…
Weekly Macro Summary
SubscribeSign inShare this postWeekly Macro Summarywww.weeklymacro.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailAug 9, 2020Share this postWeekly Macro Summarywww.weeklymacro.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailTHIS IS NOT INVESTMENT ADVICE. Please speak with a registered investment advisor or other qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions.While global economic activity remains weak relative to pre-virus levels, data and high frequency indicators continue to rebound strongly. Levels of risk assets suggest a sustained recovery while sentiment measures and barometers of...…SubscribeSign inShare this postWeekly Macro Summarywww.weeklymacro.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailAug 9, 2020Share this postWeekly Macro Summarywww.weeklymacro.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailTHIS IS NOT INVESTMENT ADVICE. Please speak with a registered investment advisor or other qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions.While global economic activity remains weak relative to pre-virus levels, data and high frequency indicators continue to rebound strongly. Levels of risk assets suggest a sustained recovery while sentiment measures and barometers of...WW…
Speculation Station (8/13)
SubscribeSign inShare this postSpeculation Station (8/13)scoringtouch.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailAug 14, 2020Share this postSpeculation Station (8/13)scoringtouch.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailElliotte Friedman says it’s getting to the point for the Toronto Maple Leafs where “talk is cheap.” It’s going to be an interesting off-season. They’re going to throw a lot of players out and test the market on them and see what comes up. Friedman wonders if the Oilers look at potentially trading Oscar Klefbom or Adam Larsson. Says Ken Holland will take a hard look at moving...…SubscribeSign inShare this postSpeculation Station (8/13)scoringtouch.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailAug 14, 2020Share this postSpeculation Station (8/13)scoringtouch.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailElliotte Friedman says it’s getting to the point for the Toronto Maple Leafs where “talk is cheap.” It’s going to be an interesting off-season. They’re going to throw a lot of players out and test the market on them and see what comes up. Friedman wonders if the Oilers look at potentially trading Oscar Klefbom or Adam Larsson. Says Ken Holland will take a hard look at moving...WW…
How Iroko went from pioneer to powerhouse | Part 1 (2010-2016)
SubscribeSign inShare this postHow Iroko went from pioneer to powerhouse | Part 1 (2010-2016)afridigest.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailJun 12, 2020Share this postHow Iroko went from pioneer to powerhouse | Part 1 (2010-2016)afridigest.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailand by commenting and sharing this post with your networks.Sometime in the early 2000s, London-raised Nigerian Jason Njoku met German student Bastian Gotter at the University of Manchester. Upon graduation, Njoku would try his hand at entrepreneurship, launching various nightlife, publishing, and digital media...…SubscribeSign inShare this postHow Iroko went from pioneer to powerhouse | Part 1 (2010-2016)afridigest.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailJun 12, 2020Share this postHow Iroko went from pioneer to powerhouse | Part 1 (2010-2016)afridigest.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailand by commenting and sharing this post with your networks.Sometime in the early 2000s, London-raised Nigerian Jason Njoku met German student Bastian Gotter at the University of Manchester. Upon graduation, Njoku would try his hand at entrepreneurship, launching various nightlife, publishing, and digital media...WW…
The Variety of Europe: E-Commerce Infrastructure and Massive Online Battle Arenas
SubscribeSign inShare this postThe Variety of Europe: E-Commerce Infrastructure and Massive Online Battle Arenasseedweekly.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailMar 23, 2021Share this postThe Variety of Europe: E-Commerce Infrastructure and Massive Online Battle Arenasseedweekly.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailSelected deals from across France, Germany, UK and Poland this week. Of course there are some NFTs involved and being Europe another challenger bank - this time focused on the Circular Economy. Picks of the WeekThe first company I thought looked most interesting this week...…SubscribeSign inShare this postThe Variety of Europe: E-Commerce Infrastructure and Massive Online Battle Arenasseedweekly.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailMar 23, 2021Share this postThe Variety of Europe: E-Commerce Infrastructure and Massive Online Battle Arenasseedweekly.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailSelected deals from across France, Germany, UK and Poland this week. Of course there are some NFTs involved and being Europe another challenger bank - this time focused on the Circular Economy. Picks of the WeekThe first company I thought looked most interesting this week...WW…
Life Sciences Financings and Commentary #26
SubscribeSign inShare this postLife Sciences Financings and Commentary #26axialfc.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailSep 25, 2020Share this postLife Sciences Financings and Commentary #26axialfc.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailNumber of deals:Total capital invested: $1.18BNumber of exits:Total exit value: Over $2BNumber of deals:Total deal value: ~$375MLike this postShare this postLife Sciences Financings and Commentary #26axialfc.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailCommentsFor your security, we need to re-authenticate you.Click the link we sent to , or .No posts© 2022...…SubscribeSign inShare this postLife Sciences Financings and Commentary #26axialfc.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailSep 25, 2020Share this postLife Sciences Financings and Commentary #26axialfc.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailNumber of deals:Total capital invested: $1.18BNumber of exits:Total exit value: Over $2BNumber of deals:Total deal value: ~$375MLike this postShare this postLife Sciences Financings and Commentary #26axialfc.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailCommentsFor your security, we need to re-authenticate you.Click the link we sent to , or .No posts© 2022...WW…
Why Does a Hospital Monopoly Want to Re-Open the Economy?
SubscribeSign inShare this postWhy Does a Hospital Monopoly Want to Re-Open the Economy?mattstoller.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailMay 9, 2020Share this postWhy Does a Hospital Monopoly Want to Re-Open the Economy?mattstoller.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailHi,Today I’m changing the format. I want to cover a bunch of stories more lightly, instead of writing one main big essay. Let me know what you think. I’m going to cover hospital monopolies lobbying to reopen the economy, the attack on the World Trade Organization, and an action by DOJ Antitrust on a criminal antitrust...…SubscribeSign inShare this postWhy Does a Hospital Monopoly Want to Re-Open the Economy?mattstoller.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailMay 9, 2020Share this postWhy Does a Hospital Monopoly Want to Re-Open the Economy?mattstoller.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailHi,Today I’m changing the format. I want to cover a bunch of stories more lightly, instead of writing one main big essay. Let me know what you think. I’m going to cover hospital monopolies lobbying to reopen the economy, the attack on the World Trade Organization, and an action by DOJ Antitrust on a criminal antitrust...WW…
Are Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Enthusiasts...too Enthusiastic?
SubscribeSign inShare this postAre Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Enthusiasts...too Enthusiastic?nextrope.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailSep 22, 2020Share this postAre Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Enthusiasts...too Enthusiastic?nextrope.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailHi,This is Ayaan Shah and I would like to thank all of you for your continued support as we crossed 100 subscribers this week and had over 600 views on the most recent newsletter. Today we’ll discuss: ❓ What is Decentralized Finance?📈 Characteristics of Decentralized Finance 🔥 What are the...…SubscribeSign inShare this postAre Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Enthusiasts...too Enthusiastic?nextrope.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailSep 22, 2020Share this postAre Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Enthusiasts...too Enthusiastic?nextrope.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailHi,This is Ayaan Shah and I would like to thank all of you for your continued support as we crossed 100 subscribers this week and had over 600 views on the most recent newsletter. Today we’ll discuss: ❓ What is Decentralized Finance?📈 Characteristics of Decentralized Finance 🔥 What are the...WW…