Archive
Every Stoic log we have stored
Entries are sorted newest first. Use them to compare how current events echo timeless Stoic lessons.
Filter by topic
Showing the latest 10 entries
| Date | Source Article | Summary | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2026 | AI is hurting US politics. Here’s…AI is hurting US politics. Here’s how candidates could use it for good | Bruce Schneier and Nathan E Sanders Opinion | **Core Claim:** AI is currently being misused in US politics, primarily for spreading misinformation, but it has the potential to enhance democratic engagement if used responsibly by candidates. **S… | |
| August 30, 2026 | Italy may ban staring at your…Italy may ban staring at your phone while crossing the street. Why stop there? | Dave Schilling Opinion | In his article, Dave Schilling discusses Italy's proposal to ban phone use while crossing streets, suggesting fines of €75 for distracted pedestrians. He highlights the dangers of this behavior, not o… | |
| August 29, 2026 | The rebranding of ‘Lake America’ is…The rebranding of ‘Lake America’ is Trump’s desperate attempt to distract us | Arwa Mahdawi Opinion | **Thesis:** Trump's rebranding of Lake Ontario to "Lake America" is a desperate distraction from his administration's failures and declining approval ratings. **Stakes:** This move not only highligh… | |
| August 28, 2026 | Trump’s midterm campaign theme is unrequited…Trump’s midterm campaign theme is unrequited love | Sidney Blumenthal Opinion | In a striking analysis, Sidney Blumenthal explores Donald Trump's midterm campaign theme, which he describes as an expression of "unrequited love" for himself. Trump’s fixation on loyalty and devotion… | |
| August 27, 2026 | Jon Ossoff went low on Natalie…Jon Ossoff went low on Natalie Harp. The plan worked Opinion | In her review, Moira Donegan discusses Jon Ossoff's strategic criticism of Natalie Harp, a close aide to Donald Trump, during a campaign speech. Harp, depicted as a sycophantic figure in the Trump adm… | |
| August 26, 2026 | How Mark Carney’s speeches have become…How Mark Carney’s speeches have become political earthquakes | Ted Widmer Opinion | In a striking analysis, Ted Widmer explores how Mark Carney, Canada's Prime Minister, has emerged as a powerful orator, delivering pivotal speeches that challenge the status quo. Carney's recent addre… | |
| August 25, 2026 | Trump’s justice department has found a…Trump’s justice department has found a new way for presidents to avoid accountability | Claire Finkelstein Opinion | **Headline:** Trump’s Justice Department Has Found a New Way for Presidents to Avoid Accountability A recent memo from the Office of Legal Counsel expands presidential executive privilege, allowing p… | |
| August 24, 2026 | ICE’s tactics look increasingly like torture…ICE’s tactics look increasingly like torture | Judith Levine Opinion | **Headline: ICE’s Tactics Look Increasingly Like Torture | Judith Levine** The recent acquisition of electric shock gloves by ICE highlights a disturbing shift towards inhumane treatment of detainees… | |
| August 23, 2026 | Stores are selling Halloween stuff in…Stores are selling Halloween stuff in August. Time has lost all meaning | Dave Schilling Opinion | **Talking Points** **Protagonist**: Dave Schilling, a humorist and cultural commentator, grapples with the absurdity of Halloween merchandise appearing in August. **Argument**: Schilling argues that… | |
| August 22, 2026 | Trump’s new attorney general poses a…Trump’s new attorney general poses a huge threat to abortion rights | Moira Donegan Opinion | Todd Blanche's confirmation as Attorney General poses a significant threat to abortion rights, particularly the distribution of the abortion pill mifepristone. Blanche has publicly committed to using… |