Fazal Kamal

@fazalkamal.bsky.social

A media professional—editor, public affairs, copywriter—for 50 years; now a confirmed cynic, a cantankerous old fart; frustrated world isn’t what it should be.

A gracious concession: “I want to congratulate Abdul El-Sayed on winning the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. He is a doctor, a community health official, a Rhodes Scholar, and a dedicated Michigander. I am proud to offer my support as he takes on Mike Rogers in the general election…

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This Thursday, SpaceX insiders will be released from their first post-IPO stock lockup and can cash out early. As I've been saying, this has all the hallmarks of a Ponzi scheme.

In other news - Rollin Horton and the council passed eminent domain in NASHVILLE late last night, taking another step towards blocking the data center project planned for the property next to the zoo. (From @nonewdatacenters )

The economy sucks. The stock market is not an accurate measure of economic health. Jobs are. And there aren’t jobs with living wages out there. Ask your kids about it. Ask Seniors and college grads. But Trump says it’s great, so it must be great, right? You fucking maga morons.

Private companies added just 44,000 workers in July, below expectations, ADP reports

Hiring at private companies slowed considerably in July, with most of the job growth coming health care.

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Activist and grassroots organizer Will Lawrence has won the Democratic primary election in Michigan’s 7th Congressional District, with a campaign focused on data centers’ regulation and demanding accountability for big tech and AI companies. www.wired.com/story/anti-d...

The Anti-Data-Center Movement Is Reshaping Michigan Politics

Climate activist Will Lawrence cofounded the Sunrise Movement. Now, he has shifted his focus in his attempt to compete for a swing-district seat by calling for a data center moratorium.

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Former challenger Mallory McMorrow: “Congratulations to Abdul El-Sayed for winning the Democratic primary to become our nominee to be Michigan’s next US Senator. I’m proud to give Abdul my full endorsement and support as we head to November together as a unified party”