Snow plowing patterns seem an unlikely subject of a gender study conducted in a small town in Sweden. After all, the town’s approach appeared logical and neutral enough on the surface: plow major roads first, particularly those leading into and out of town, followed by smaller local streets. It...
Each time I see cycleways & paths still treacherous hours after the roads have been cleared, I recall this 99% Invisible episode.
"In Sweden, the council reversed its approach and plowed side-roads & paths first. It had a huge impact, reducing number of people admitted to emergency centres, particularly women. It had an economic impact from lower healthcare costs. Driving through a few inches was less dangerous than walking through snow, particularly if pushing a pram."
With polls and membership at an all-time high, the Green party are having a moment – and it’s largely down to their charismatic (if slightly cheesy) new leader. Can he really pull off a socialist revolution?
The Trump administration has its eyes on the midterms and beyond.
A three-part history of Guaranteed Minimum Income in America — from early debates to the 1960s–70s near-miss and today’s modern pilots and experiments.
"These pieces explain how Guaranteed Minimum Income (GMI) went from a fringe idea to nearly becoming law, seemed to disappear, and then came back at scale through modern experiments" and let me tell you, I had NO IDEA how much the US had actually experimented with these concepts. I guarantee (no pun intended) that you will be surprised at what you learn. I definitely was. https://rgmii.org/history-of-gmi/
Leaving this world in an age of lies and cruelty, my last message is simple: don’t give up on truth, says Spanish journalist Carlos Hernández de Miguel
A global boycott may be the only nonviolent way to curb US aggression and repression.
"It’s time for the world to boycott the US"
"Under Donald Trump, the US is escalating violence abroad & repression at home while facing none of the sanctions routinely demanded of other states."
"A global boycott & divestment campaign may now be the only nonviolent way to force accountability."
https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2026/2/5/its-time-for-the-world-to-boycott-the-us
#USPol #EUPol #CdnPoli #BoycottAmerica #autocracy #Racism #BDS #Fascism .
Obsessing over individual players and political chaos leaves less time to focus on the misogyny. And that’s for the best, isn’t it guys, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
A critique of a Ars Technica blogpost called "So yeah, I vibe-coded a log colorizer—and I feel good about it" by Lee Hutchinson, a writer and sysadmin.
The blog post is written and published.
Sysadmin In The LLM Age
"You cannot vibe code your way into becoming a better sysadmin. Or better anything else for that matter."
https://nullrouted.space/2026/02/05/sysadmin-in-the-llm-age/
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Exclusive: RCR says recruitment freezes in treatment centres doubled in 2025 and could undermine government’s care plans
There is a general acceptance across the NHS that staff shortages are a major element in the current treatment crisis (typified but not limited to waiting list lengths/times), and as a result the issue of the NHS workforce planning has come under scrutiny.
This is all well & good, but while the budget remains consternated, what is *actually* happening across the health service is widespread but piecemeal ban on hiring doctors due to budget constraints.
#NHS #health
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/feb/06/nhs-hiring-bans-in-cancer-units-shortsighted-and-dangerous-doctors-warn
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