SubscribeSign inShare this postThe Life Abortion Gave Mejessica.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailSep 1, 2021Share this postThe Life Abortion Gave Mejessica.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailBut I also wanted to take a moment to share what abortion has meant to me, personally. startWhen I had an abortion at 28 years-old, I was in the middle of writing my first book and a few months away from meeting the man I would marry. The life and family I have now simply would not exist without that abortion. I would not have started a relationship with Andrew, and I would not have...…SubscribeSign inShare this postThe Life Abortion Gave Mejessica.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailSep 1, 2021Share this postThe Life Abortion Gave Mejessica.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailBut I also wanted to take a moment to share what abortion has meant to me, personally. startWhen I had an abortion at 28 years-old, I was in the middle of writing my first book and a few months away from meeting the man I would marry. The life and family I have now simply would not exist without that abortion. I would not have started a relationship with Andrew, and I would not have...WW…

SubscribeSign inShare this postWe Need a New Media Systemtaibbi.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailJan 11, 2021Share this postWe Need a New Media Systemtaibbi.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailThe moment a group of people stormed the Capitol building last Wednesday, news companies began the process of sorting and commoditizing information that long ago became standard in American media.Media firms work backward. They first ask, “How does our target demographic want to understand what’s just unfolded?” Then they pick both the words and the facts they want to emphasize. Fox News...…SubscribeSign inShare this postWe Need a New Media Systemtaibbi.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailJan 11, 2021Share this postWe Need a New Media Systemtaibbi.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailThe moment a group of people stormed the Capitol building last Wednesday, news companies began the process of sorting and commoditizing information that long ago became standard in American media.Media firms work backward. They first ask, “How does our target demographic want to understand what’s just unfolded?” Then they pick both the words and the facts they want to emphasize. Fox News...WW…

SubscribeSign inShare this postHow Do Big Media Outlets So Often "Independently Confirm" Each Other's Falsehoods?greenwald.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailMar 16, 2021Share this postHow Do Big Media Outlets So Often "Independently Confirm" Each Other's Falsehoods?greenwald.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailThere were so many false reports zero Americans The New York Timeswithout charging even a single Americanafterzerono evidence of any kinddid not identify evidenceFor a few weeks following the issuance of the Mueller report, Democrats and media figures gamely attempted to...…SubscribeSign inShare this postHow Do Big Media Outlets So Often "Independently Confirm" Each Other's Falsehoods?greenwald.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailMar 16, 2021Share this postHow Do Big Media Outlets So Often "Independently Confirm" Each Other's Falsehoods?greenwald.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailThere were so many false reports zero Americans The New York Timeswithout charging even a single Americanafterzerono evidence of any kinddid not identify evidenceFor a few weeks following the issuance of the Mueller report, Democrats and media figures gamely attempted to...WW…

“If people are going to dislike me, I’d prefer they do so for what I’ve actually done.” I reckon this stance is something like a decoder ring to Elon’s relationship with both the press and all those who’ve outsourced their judgment about him in that direction. Few individuals are written about as often, and almost none are less likely to escape that coverage unscathed. Some of that is deserved. Some isn’t. Which brings us here. There’s a particular story that bothers him a lot. A myth really. One that started with an interview done with his father back in 2018.While there are a few...…“If people are going to dislike me, I’d prefer they do so for what I’ve actually done.” I reckon this stance is something like a decoder ring to Elon’s relationship with both the press and all those who’ve outsourced their judgment about him in that direction. Few individuals are written about as often, and almost none are less likely to escape that coverage unscathed. Some of that is deserved. Some isn’t. Which brings us here. There’s a particular story that bothers him a lot. A myth really. One that started with an interview done with his father back in 2018.While there are a few...WW…

A fundamental principle in SaaS sales is that the size of a deal must be large enough to justify the effort required to close it. There are many ways to win in SaaS. Some software companies target enterprise customers, while others focus on SMBs. Some concentrate on industry verticals, whereas others focus on horizontal needs across industries. However, all successful SaaS companies share a trait in common: the size of their deals is commensurate with the time required to close them. We call this the Difficulty Ratio (deal size/cycle time). Larger deals can take longer to close; smaller...…A fundamental principle in SaaS sales is that the size of a deal must be large enough to justify the effort required to close it. There are many ways to win in SaaS. Some software companies target enterprise customers, while others focus on SMBs. Some concentrate on industry verticals, whereas others focus on horizontal needs across industries. However, all successful SaaS companies share a trait in common: the size of their deals is commensurate with the time required to close them. We call this the Difficulty Ratio (deal size/cycle time). Larger deals can take longer to close; smaller...WW…

SubscribeSign inShare this postThe "Majority-Minority" Mythandrewsullivan.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailFeb 19, 2021Share this postThe "Majority-Minority" Mythandrewsullivan.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailIf there’s one core assumption shared by the two tribes of our culture, it is that America will soon be a “majority-minority” nation. Among today’s seniors, “whites” still dominate; but among children, “non-whites” are now a very clear majority. The debate about when exactly America will become a majority-minority country moves around a bit in the projections, but it’s...…SubscribeSign inShare this postThe "Majority-Minority" Mythandrewsullivan.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailFeb 19, 2021Share this postThe "Majority-Minority" Mythandrewsullivan.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailIf there’s one core assumption shared by the two tribes of our culture, it is that America will soon be a “majority-minority” nation. Among today’s seniors, “whites” still dominate; but among children, “non-whites” are now a very clear majority. The debate about when exactly America will become a majority-minority country moves around a bit in the projections, but it’s...WW…

SubscribeSign inShare this postWeekly Macro Summarywww.weeklymacro.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailAug 9, 2020Share this postWeekly Macro Summarywww.weeklymacro.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailTHIS IS NOT INVESTMENT ADVICE. Please speak with a registered investment advisor or other qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions.While global economic activity remains weak relative to pre-virus levels, data and high frequency indicators continue to rebound strongly. Levels of risk assets suggest a sustained recovery while sentiment measures and barometers of...…SubscribeSign inShare this postWeekly Macro Summarywww.weeklymacro.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailAug 9, 2020Share this postWeekly Macro Summarywww.weeklymacro.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailTHIS IS NOT INVESTMENT ADVICE. Please speak with a registered investment advisor or other qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions.While global economic activity remains weak relative to pre-virus levels, data and high frequency indicators continue to rebound strongly. Levels of risk assets suggest a sustained recovery while sentiment measures and barometers of...WW…

SubscribeSign inShare this postSpeculation Station (8/13)scoringtouch.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailAug 14, 2020Share this postSpeculation Station (8/13)scoringtouch.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmail‪Elliotte Friedman says it’s getting to the point for the Toronto Maple Leafs where “talk is cheap.” It’s going to be an interesting off-season. They’re going to throw a lot of players out and test the market on them and see what comes up. Friedman wonders if the Oilers look at potentially trading Oscar Klefbom or Adam Larsson. Says Ken Holland will take a hard look at moving...…SubscribeSign inShare this postSpeculation Station (8/13)scoringtouch.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailAug 14, 2020Share this postSpeculation Station (8/13)scoringtouch.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmail‪Elliotte Friedman says it’s getting to the point for the Toronto Maple Leafs where “talk is cheap.” It’s going to be an interesting off-season. They’re going to throw a lot of players out and test the market on them and see what comes up. Friedman wonders if the Oilers look at potentially trading Oscar Klefbom or Adam Larsson. Says Ken Holland will take a hard look at moving...WW…

SubscribeSign inShare this postBartolomeo | SpaceBridge | Virgin Orbit | Wuhan | L3Harris | Space Pioneer | Synspective | Roscosmos | Noor | Desertecsatrdv.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailApr 20, 2020Share this postBartolomeo | SpaceBridge | Virgin Orbit | Wuhan | L3Harris | Space Pioneer | Synspective | Roscosmos | Noor | Desertecsatrdv.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailHi friends;⚠️ Thank you for those who completed the last week survey. However, only 12% of you friends completed it. I am sure we can do better! I am therefore offering a second chance to the latecomers. And...…SubscribeSign inShare this postBartolomeo | SpaceBridge | Virgin Orbit | Wuhan | L3Harris | Space Pioneer | Synspective | Roscosmos | Noor | Desertecsatrdv.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailApr 20, 2020Share this postBartolomeo | SpaceBridge | Virgin Orbit | Wuhan | L3Harris | Space Pioneer | Synspective | Roscosmos | Noor | Desertecsatrdv.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailHi friends;⚠️ Thank you for those who completed the last week survey. However, only 12% of you friends completed it. I am sure we can do better! I am therefore offering a second chance to the latecomers. And...WW…

SubscribeSign inShare this postDemocrats Have Abandoned Civil Libertiestaibbi.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailMay 15, 2020Share this postDemocrats Have Abandoned Civil Libertiestaibbi.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailWashington Post, New YorkerJournalism Fucks Up 101 The acts at issue are calls Flynn made to Russian Ambassador Sergei Kislyak on December 29th, 2016 in which he told the Russians not to overreact to sanctions. That’s it. The investigation was about to be dropped, but someone got the idea of using electronic surveillance of the calls to leverage a case into...…SubscribeSign inShare this postDemocrats Have Abandoned Civil Libertiestaibbi.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailMay 15, 2020Share this postDemocrats Have Abandoned Civil Libertiestaibbi.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailWashington Post, New YorkerJournalism Fucks Up 101 The acts at issue are calls Flynn made to Russian Ambassador Sergei Kislyak on December 29th, 2016 in which he told the Russians not to overreact to sanctions. That’s it. The investigation was about to be dropped, but someone got the idea of using electronic surveillance of the calls to leverage a case into...WW…