# common good (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 6 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover common good. Page: Feed: --- ## [Eli Lake / Steely Dan](https://www.nationalreview.com/podcasts/political-beats/eli-lake-steely-dan/) _2026-08-20 · National Review Podcasts_ We dig into the music, the personalities, the bizarre characters, the legendary studio sessions, and the songs that make Steely Dan so endlessly rewarding. ## [Ossoff Goes Low](https://www.nationalreview.com/podcasts/the-editors/ossoff-goes-low/) _2026-08-18 · National Review Podcasts_ Jon Ossoff’s presidential prospects, South Korea, and the death of former Cambridge professor, Jason Arday. ## [What Is Wrong with JD Vance?](https://www.nationalreview.com/podcasts/capital-record/what-is-wrong-with-jd-vance/) _2026-08-18 · National Review Podcasts_ The biggest problem is not political. ## [Lula da Silva keeps his Promise: Rainforest Destruction at its lowest level in a decade](https://thebetter.news/lula-da-silva-rainforest/) _2026-08-17 · Kontrast.at · The Better News_ For years, the Amazon rainforest has been being cleared. The concern is that this unique ecosystem could collapse. However, Lula da Silva’s election as president brought hope. He announced that he would put an end to deforestation in the Amazon. And he appears to be keeping his promise. The latest satellite data shows that deforestation \[…\] Der Beitrag Lula da Silva keeps his Promise: Rainforest… ## [Hiding in Plane Sight](https://www.nationalreview.com/podcasts/the-editors/hiding-in-plane-sight/) _2026-08-14 · National Review Podcasts_ Noah, Charlie, Phil, and Luther discuss Tuesday’s primary results, Trump’s plane switch in Turkey, and NYC under Mamdani. ## [August Break](https://thenewdigest.substack.com/p/august-break) _2026-08-14 · Managing Editors- New Digest · The New Digest_ As is our tradition, we will put The New Digest on hiatus for the last two weeks of August, rejoining you at the beginning of September — refreshed, tanned, and ready. ## [GRANTING OR DENYING INTERIM RELIEF?](https://thenewdigest.substack.com/p/granting-or-denying-interim-relief) _2026-08-13 · Managing Editors- New Digest · The New Digest_ Interpreting the Mexican Constitution for the Common Good ## [In praise of the common good](https://www.spanishwinecollective.com/blog/gramona-imperial) _2026-08-13 · Alan Nance · Spanish Wine Collective_ Alan Nance finds a familiar friend waiting at the end of an otherwise disappointing wine list ## [Kamala Is Stuck on Long Division](https://www.nationalreview.com/podcasts/national-reviews-radio-free-california-podcast/kamala-is-stuck-on-long-division/) _2026-08-12 · National Review Podcasts_ Los Angeles resident Kamala Harris visited New Orleans to celebrate the charter schools she condemns at home — and to encourage schoolkids to fight Republicans. ## [The Great Burrito Debate](https://www.nationalreview.com/podcasts/the-editors/the-great-burrito-debate/) _2026-08-11 · National Review Podcasts_ Charlie fills in for Rich and is joined by Jim, Dan, and Luther. They discuss wokeness, burritogate, the political kerfuffle in Ohio, and more. ## [From any door to your door (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/rIQ6JFt5FKY7) _2026-08-11 · **Sponsored**_ Book rides, errands, deliveries, groceries and home help in one app ## [Study: Spain’s Wealth Tax Did Not Drive the Super-Rich Away](https://thebetter.news/spain-wealth-tax-the-rich-study/) _2026-08-11 · Kontrast.at · The Better News_ Wealth taxes do not automatically lead to the super-rich leaving the country. This has now also been demonstrated by a new study from Spain. The study examined how many wealthy individuals relocated their residence following the reintroduction of the Spanish wealth tax. The result: over a six-year period, far fewer people moved than expected. Even \[…\] Der Beitrag Study: Spain’s Wealth Tax Did Not… ## [THE HISPANIC WORLD AND THE CHRISTIAN ECONOMIC ORDER (Part III)](https://thenewdigest.substack.com/p/the-hispanic-world-and-the-christian-c91) _2026-08-11 · Managing Editors- New Digest · The New Digest_ The New Digest is delighted to offer a guest essay by Professor Arturo Salazar Santander. ## [The Common Good, Pornography, Gambling, and You](https://www.nationalreview.com/podcasts/capital-record/the-common-good-pornography-gambling-and-you/) _2026-08-11 · National Review Podcasts_ David is joined today by Christian theologian, Dr. Andrew Walker, to discuss the recent flare-up of interest in the ‘common good.’ ## [Progressives Prevail in Michigan](https://www.nationalreview.com/podcasts/the-editors/progressives-prevail-in-michigan/) _2026-08-07 · National Review Podcasts_ Rich, Andrew, Charlie, and Luther discuss El-Sayed’s win in Michigan, America’s munitions shortage, and the resignation of Cambridge professor Jason Arday. ## [California’s Reparations Sideshow](https://www.nationalreview.com/podcasts/national-reviews-radio-free-california-podcast/californias-reparations-sideshow/) _2026-08-05 · National Review Podcasts_ In a state where slavery was always illegal, California lawmakers continue their push for reparations. ## [Spain’s Border Breaking Point](https://www.nationalreview.com/podcasts/the-editors/spains-border-breaking-point/) _2026-08-04 · National Review Podcasts_ Rich, Noah, Jim, and Dan discuss the Spain’s immigration crisis, a deal over the Blanche AG nomination, and Francesca Hong’s current domination in the Wisconsin primary. ## [Critiques of “Natural Law Originalism”: A Collection](https://thenewdigest.substack.com/p/critiques-of-natural-law-originalism) _2026-08-04 · Managing Editors- New Digest · The New Digest_ In recent weeks, The New Digest has, by coincidence, featured a number of powerful critiques of so-called “natural law originalism” — roughly, the view that tries to justify originalism by grounding it in the natural law. ## [Common Good Constitutionalism & the Classical Legal Tradition](https://thenewdigest.substack.com/p/common-good-constitutionalism-and) _2026-08-03 · Managing Editors- New Digest · The New Digest_ A Selected Bibliography ## [Trump v. Barbara: "A Rare Species of Victory?"](https://thenewdigest.substack.com/p/trump-v-barbara-a-rare-species-of) _2026-07-30 · Jeremy Christiansen · The New Digest_ I was fortunate enough to be invited to speak in Washington, D.C. ## [Jouppi v. Alaska, Excessive Fines, and Natural Justice: Who Decides?](https://thenewdigest.substack.com/p/jouppi-v-alaska-excessive-fines-and) _2026-07-27 · Jeremy Christiansen · The New Digest_ On July 20, 2026, the Supreme Court granted certiorari in Jouppi v. ## [Unlimited Mobile Internet, One V-SIM (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/lmx6N9nVn9XL) _2026-07-27 · **Sponsored**_ Automatically switches across T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon; no throttling, no contract. ## [How the Car Lobby and Oil Companies Are Slowing the Shift to Electric Vehicles](https://thebetter.news/how-carmakers-and-big-oil-lie-about-electric-cars/) _2026-07-25 · Kontrast.at · The Better News_ Outwardly, car manufacturers celebrate electric mobility, but behind the scenes, they are fighting to keep the internal combustion engine alive for as long as possible. Together with the oil industry, they are investing millions in lobbying and PR, watering down climate regulations and sowing doubt about electric cars. As a result, aelectric cars have been \[…\] Der Beitrag How the Car Lobby and Oil… ## [Judicial Classicism in the Wild](https://thenewdigest.substack.com/p/judicial-classicism-in-the-wild) _2026-07-23 · Managing Editors- New Digest · The New Digest_ We thought we would draw the attention of our readers to an excellent concurrence by Judge Paul Matey, joined by Judge Jenn Mascott, in a recent en banc proceeding before the Third Circuit. ## [Who Gets to Swim?](https://marianamazzucato.substack.com/p/who-gets-to-swim) _2026-07-22 · Mariana Mazzucato · Mission Economics by Mariana Mazzucato_ Public pools, a tale of two cities, and the moonshot for a swimmable city ## [New Article - A Critique of the "Natural Law Originalists" and Recusal](https://thenewdigest.substack.com/p/new-article-a-critique-of-the-natural) _2026-07-22 · Jeremy Christiansen · The New Digest_ A few times, including here at the New Digest, I’ve touched on the recent argument by “natural law originalists” that natural law requires judges to recuse in the face of an unjust law. ## [Textual Augustinianism](https://thenewdigest.substack.com/p/textual-augustinianism) _2026-07-21 · Managing Editors- New Digest · The New Digest_ The New Digest is delighted to present a guest essay by Aníbal Sabater, a regular contributor to our pages and a leading commentator on classical legal themes. ## [What Carnival Teaches Us About Building The Common Good Economy](https://marianamazzucato.substack.com/p/what-carnival-teaches-us-about-building) _2026-07-15 · Mariana Mazzucato · Mission Economics by Mariana Mazzucato_ Notes on Notting Hill Carnival, as it launches its 60th year. ## [‘Energy as a Weapon’: the US is driving Cuba to Economic and Social Ruin](https://thebetter.news/trump-policy-cuba-us-sanctions-2026/) _2026-07-12 · Kontrast.at · The Better News_ Power cuts, fuel shortages, empty shelves: Cuba is in the midst of a dramatic supply crisis. In this interview, political scientist Bert Hoffmann explains why US policy under Trump is drastically exacerbating the situation, what role the Cuban military is playing, and why the country could face a humanitarian disaster in the coming months. Hoffmann \[…\] Der Beitrag ‘Energy as a Weapon’: the US is… ## [Chile’s Food Warning Labels Reduced Sugary Drink Consumption](https://thebetter.news/chile-labelling-unhealthy-foods/) _2026-07-06 · Kontrast.at · The Better News_ Chile has the strictest mandatory labelling requirements for unhealthy foods in the world. Advertising aimed at children is also heavily restricted. Following the introduction of these measures, consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks fell significantly and products became healthier. Although obesity remains a major problem, Austria can learn from the Chilean approach. In the EU, labelling is \[…\]… ## [Experiencing Cultural Changes](https://spim.bearblog.dev/experiencing-cultural-changes/) _2026-06-24 · spim · Sami Määttä_ My experiences of 1960s culture during my youth run deep. Understanding the changes taking place in the 2020s also requires “deep immersion”—there are no quick shortcuts. It is particularly interesting to observe how people interact within Western culture. Compared to the situation 60 years ago, connections have become incredibly diverse, and opportunities have opened up in areas such as travel,… ## [What Labour Should Do Next](https://marianamazzucato.substack.com/p/what-labour-should-do-next) _2026-06-23 · Mariana Mazzucato · Mission Economics by Mariana Mazzucato_ It’s not enough just to elect a new leader–Labour needs to re-commit to a clear, ambitious agenda that shapes the economy for the common good ## [Stream Torrents and IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/7SLWfrqhTtKb) _2026-06-23 · **Sponsored**_ Search, index, and play music, movies, books, and live TV in your browser. ## [Human Kindness: 69% Worldwide Willing to Put Common Good Above Self-Interest](https://thebetter.news/common-good-people-more-helpful/) _2026-06-21 · Kontrast.at · The Better News_ Many people consider others to be selfish. However, a new international study paints a different picture: worldwide, 69 per cent are willing to give up personal benefits for the common good. Would you be prepared to give up some of your own money to support the fight against climate change? Many people believe that most \[…\] Der Beitrag Human Kindness: 69% Worldwide Willing to Put Common Good Above… ## [How to strive for peace?](https://spim.bearblog.dev/how-to-strive-for-peace/) _2026-06-19 · spim · Sami Määttä_ We must strive for peace. But how can this be done when we are faced with brutal terrorism? The U.S. administration is now seeking to negotiate with Iran. The executive branches of several European countries now see it as possible to negotiate with Russia. The difficult question is whether these efforts will promote peace that lasts even a single decade. This is my question after reading articles… ## [Right-Wing Populism in Colombia: Trump Fan De la Espriella Promises Military Force, Mega-Prisons and Fracking](https://thebetter.news/columbia-election-right-wing-populism-de-la-espriella/) _2026-06-17 · Kontrast.at · The Better News_ Colombia is facing a defining political choice. Right-wing populist presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella emerged as the frontrunner in the first round of voting. He promises more military force, closer ties with the United States, mega-prisons, and the expansion of oil, gas, and fracking projects. Critics, however, warn of setbacks for human rights, environmental \[…\] Der Beitrag… ## [Less Harshness, Less Reoffending: What Norway Does Better in Prisons](https://thebetter.news/norway-prison-bastoy/) _2026-06-08 · Kontrast.at · The Better News_ Critics dismissively speak of “luxury prisons” when they see images from Norwegian correctional facilities such as Bastøy: small, bright rooms, televisions, kitchens, workshops, gardens and prison officers who do not behave aggressively. But behind this system is not leniency. It is based on a sober question: What ultimately makes society safer? Almost all prisoners will \[…\] Der Beitrag Less… ## [The Common Good Economy: a new compass](https://marianamazzucato.substack.com/p/the-common-good-economy-a-new-compass) _2026-06-04 · Mariana Mazzucato · Mission Economics by Mariana Mazzucato_ A new book, and why this argument is urgent now ## [Spotify, Deezer & Apple Music: France’s streaming tax has raised over €10 million for the local music scene](https://thebetter.news/streaming-tax-france-music/) _2026-05-24 · Kontrast.at · The Better News_ France is making major streaming services pay up. Since the start of 2024, platforms such as Spotify, Deezer and Apple Music have been paying a streaming levy on their revenue. The country is using the proceeds to support its own music scene. The money goes directly towards productions, tours and smaller organisations within the industry. \[…\] Der Beitrag Spotify, Deezer & Apple Music: France’s… ## [How Spain Protects Women from Violence and Tackles Deepfakes](https://thebetter.news/violence-against-women-spain-deepfakes/) _2026-05-23 · Kontrast.at · The Better News_ Spain is regarded in Europe as a leading example in the protection of women against violence. The country combines specialised courts, the police, support services, prevention measures and electronic monitoring into a comprehensive system. At the same time, new forms of digital violence, such as deepfake pornography or the case of Collien Fernandes, show that \[…\] Der Beitrag How Spain Protects… ## [Saving British Steel: Another Bailout or a New Beginning?](https://marianamazzucato.substack.com/p/saving-british-steel-bailout-or-new) _2026-05-13 · Mariana Mazzucato · Mission Economics by Mariana Mazzucato_ The debate around nationalisation vs. privatisation is missing the point: it’s about governing in the public interest ## [‘Buy British’ isn’t enough](https://marianamazzucato.substack.com/p/buy-british-isnt-enough) _2026-04-02 · Mariana Mazzucato · Mission Economics by Mariana Mazzucato_ Why procurement should be used to build productive capacity and dynamic value, and how to do it ## [Carnival Economics: Dispatches from Rio, Brasília and Salvador](https://marianamazzucato.substack.com/p/carnival-economics-dispatches-from) _2026-02-20 · Mariana Mazzucato · Mission Economics by Mariana Mazzucato_ How Brazil's ‘Carnaval’ reveals what conventional economics misses about the public value of arts and culture ## [Industrial Strategy: the art of the real deal](https://marianamazzucato.substack.com/p/industrial-strategy-the-art-of-the) _2026-02-13 · Mariana Mazzucato · Mission Economics by Mariana Mazzucato_ It has worked for America before, but Trump’s approach is all wrong ## [Future republics, future morality?](https://spim.bearblog.dev/future-republics-future-morality/) _2025-12-31 · spim · Sami Määttä_ The individual, with rights and obligations, is held accountable for one's actions before God and the law. Conscience also guides individuals to live a good and righteous life. This is valuable in Western Christian culture and in a public republican system (res publica). Can we keep and maintain the republics of individuals, this earthly system? In the republics, individual citizens have all the… ## [Closing Out 2025: Don't give up on missions just yet, Prime Minister!](https://marianamazzucato.substack.com/p/closing-out-2025-dont-give-up-on) _2025-12-22 · Mariana Mazzucato · Mission Economics by Mariana Mazzucato_ Earlier this week, as we wind down for the Christmas break, Prime Minister Keir Starmer appeared before the Liaison Committee to defend his government's record. ## [Dispatches from Belém](https://marianamazzucato.substack.com/p/dispatches-from-belem) _2025-11-27 · Mariana Mazzucato · Mission Economics by Mariana Mazzucato_ COP30 and why building state capacity includes developing the capacity to listen ## [Responsibility for the Realization of Rights](https://spim.bearblog.dev/responsibility-for-the-realization-of-rights/) _2025-10-04 · spim · Sami Määttä_ The Republic will become a reality if people understand how to exercise their constitutional rights, such as freedoms of speech, religion and conscience. People are afraid to live in the manner guaranteed by the constitution. They don't dare to express themselves. This social psychological barrier must be broken down. I believe that the greatest responsibility for the realization of rights lies… ## [Power, Democracy and Morality](https://spim.bearblog.dev/power-democracy-and-morality/) _2025-08-26 · spim · Sami Määttä_ I, as a free individual, have power, as well as all civil rights. This is the order of a constitutional republic . In elections, I give power to my representatives, people I trust to take care of common affairs. Democracy works on this basis. But according to my deepest convictions, my power and other rights have been given to me in order to realize natural morality . ## [Turning Point of a Westerner](https://spim.bearblog.dev/turning-point-of-a-westerner/) _2025-07-16 · spim · Sami Määttä_ Our view of the world changes slowly over the course of our lives – news stories and random experiences are small building blocks in this process. But the accumulated material can also cause a major shift, an insight or a realization of a new perspective. Many Westerners have reached a turning point in their culture when, through the media, travel, and changing places of residence, they have seen… ## [The Western Values in Finland](https://spim.bearblog.dev/the-western-values-in-finland/) _2025-06-26 · spim · Sami Määttä_ The Finnish media often displays attitudes that disparage the United States, Israel, and traditional Western values. These attitudes have also taken hold in the public broadcasting service (Yle). However, it seems that Finns still support values related to home, religion, and fatherland. This is Western civilisation inherited from Judaism and Christianity. There is now conflict in our situation,… ## [Peace and Christian Based Values](https://spim.bearblog.dev/new-post/) _2025-06-09 · spim · Sami Määttä_ Social goals were set in the 1960'ies in the spirit of international peace efforts and secularization. It came as a surprise to my generation (I am 72 years old) that there is still war in Europe. The road to peace is proving difficult. Another surprise is that Islamic terrorism has prompted people to defend Christian based values. Thus, religion seems to be a meaningful part of human life filled… ## [Politics is for the Common Good](https://spim.bearblog.dev/politics-common-good/) _2025-04-24 · spim · Sami Määttä_ There has been too much partisanship and people have been pitted against each other. This is not a good way to run common affairs. Extreme confrontation can sometimes be a good way to find alternatives or compromises. But as an end in itself, or as the most visible form of action, confrontation does not produce the common good. However, a constitutional republic of free individuals and the conduct…