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Time for Open Source Large Language Models
This is a follow-on to my earlier piece, Dario Amodei: The Self-Appointed Ethics Czar for Planet Earth.
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Dario Amodei: The Self-Appointed Ethics Czar for Planet Earth
Anthropic’s AI Red Lines: A Foolish Case of Corporate Self-Harm
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If Democrats Cared About Affordability, They Would Be Pushing for 10% Credit Card Caps
Last August I published a piece, “How We Got 20% Credit Card Rates and Why You Should Care” — how the Supreme Court’s 1978 Marquette ruling destroyed…
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Why Is Berkshire Trimming Apple?
On February 17th, Berkshire Hathaway’s latest 13F filing landed.
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The Nancy Guthrie Disappearance: A Case Study in Mismatched Expectations
The Vanishing
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The Bluetooth Sniffer Saga: Two Stories in One
Updated Feb 22, 2026: This piece has been revised to let the reported facts speak more clearly for themselves.
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The Elected Sheriff: A Pillar of American Federalism—or a Relic of Unchecked Power?
Why the Nancy Guthrie Case Is Controlled by the Sheriff
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Why Didn’t the Intruder at Nancy Guthrie’s Expect a Doorbell Camera?
One of the most puzzling details in the footage at Nancy Guthrie’s house is what the intruder did not bring with him.
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The Guthrie Case: When Nothing Adds Up, the Simplest Answer May Be the Darkest
The tragic disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “Today” show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, has captivated the nation.
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The Satanic Panic: When America Destroyed Families Over Crimes That Never Happened
This is the third in a series.
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Unboxing Sanctuary States and Cities : Update Feb 2026
Originally published September 13, 2025 — Updated February 2026
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January 2026

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