Jim Brenner

YouTube video by Modern Economy The Florida Villages Crash Is Far Worse Than Anyone Imagined

youtu.be/BWQEkRppA10?...

In Florida, Obamacare Price Hikes Pose an Outsized Threat

Trouble ahead....

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/25/u...

The U.S. has conducted 10 strikes on alleged drug-carrying boats, killing 43 people.

Remember: no judge or jury has found these boats were trafficking drugs. We're simply taking Trump's word for it.

He’s unilaterally acting as judge, jury, and executioner.

This is a danger to us all.

Trump Said to Demand Justice Dept. Pay Him $230 Million for Past Cases

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/21/u...

Yikes! This cannot stand.

Justice Dept. Official Pushes Prosecutors to Investigate George Soros’s Foundation

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/25/u...

This is alarming. My work in sub-Saharan Africa was supported by the Soros foundation. It is appalling to see this kind of political vendetta being pursued by the DoJ.

Let's stop acting like this is normal...

Six months after the 2024 losses, Matt Yglesias’s “Common Sense Democrat Manifesto” still rings true.Worth a re‑read and your thoughts.👇https://www.slowboring.com/p/a-common-sense-democrat-manifesto?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share

Trump's Perfect Storm that Could Sink the American Economy | Washington Monthly It’s not just Trump’s trade-destroying tariffs, erratic shifts in policy, and fiscal recklessness. Look at the rule of law—or lack thereof.

🚨 A must-read from economist Rob Shapiro 🚨

Rob’s new piece lays out the terrifyingly plausible scenario of an economic "perfect storm" triggered by Donald Trump’s reckless policies—especially his all-encompassing tariff regime.

🔗 washingtonmonthly.com/2025/05/05/t...

Virtual Rally: No Cuts, No Compromise: Fighting for Medicaid, Medicare & Social Security · Florida Democratic Party The Florida Democratic Party, in partnership with the Democratic Seniors Caucus of Florida and the Democratic Disability Caucus of Florida, is proud to host a virtual rally focused on protecting Medic...

I'm attending Florida Democratic Party's event, “Virtual Rally: No Cuts, No Compromise: Fighting for Medicaid, Medicare & Social Security” - sign up www.mobilize.us/floridadems/...

Harvard Sues Trump Administration Over Threats to Cut Funding Harvard’s lawsuit comes after the administration sought to force the university to comply with a list of demands by cutting billions in federal funding the school receives.

Harvard Sues Trump Administration Over Threats to Cut Funding www.nytimes.com/2025/04/21/u...

Who Secretly Controls Castle Management—and Why It Should Worry You if They Manage Your Property In the competitive world of Florida condominium management, few names command as much presence as Castle Group.

floridacondowatchdog.substack.com/p/who-secret...

Fund managers worry about Trump’s mental state amid tariff debacle Some fund managers concerned ‘that the White House is not acting rationally, but rather on ideology. And some even fear that this may not even be ideology’

www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

Millions flow to wealthy families, pricey private schools under Florida’s supercharged voucher program A 2023 reform has boosted voucher use by 67%, with one-quarter of state scholarships now going to families in the top income tier, an Orlando Sentinel analysis shows.

Millions flow to wealthy families, pricey private schools under Florida's supercharged voucher program www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/02/12/m...

Anyone with a family member challenged by neurodiversity or mental illness can related to this story. People who complain about homelessness should take the time to read and understand.

A Minority Business Reporter? Interesting. I'd love to read your stories. I remember US Senate hearings about SBA 8(a), MBDC's, municipal and state set-asides and Enterprise Zones, but it's been a while since I surveyed the terrain. And I never imagined a dedicated beat reporter. DM me please.

Andrew Tobias Money and Other Subjects

High standards? Really?

Read this: andrewtobias.com I agree with him.

“This is a bad precedent that could be abused by later Presidents and will sadly tarnish his reputation,”
Colorado’s Democratic Gov. Jared Polis

I agree.

Sorry Don I disagree with you. It's a race to the bottom. Two wrongs do not make a right. I expected more of you: peak truth to power, etc.

You are so wrong.

Race to the bottom...no thank you.

Looking forward to Florida Senator Jason Pizzo's Condo Summit on Tuesday. The fact that he's been able to convene such a large number industry players is impressive. But I worry about the absence of public-interest/affordable-housing representatives.