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James West

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Executive Editor @MotherJones @Reveal

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  • The Carney Effect

    1 month ago | midasletter.substack.com | James West

    We have a new Prime Minister in Canada. We have chosen the path of enlightened global engagement, as a nation, and the significance of that that, in the current era of intensifying identity politics, should not be underestimated.

  • New report: Trump administration just got hit with another Signal chat scandal.

    1 month ago | motherjones.com | James West

    On Sunday evening, The New York Times published details of another potentially damning security scandal involving the chat app Signal and discussions of “detailed information about forthcoming strikes in Yemen on March 15″—this time centered on a group chat created by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

  • We asked you to share protest photos. Wow, you delivered.

    1 month ago | motherjones.com | James West

    This weekend, national protests broke out once again to demand an end to creeping authoritarianism and to defend the rule of law—sparked by the chaotic opening months of the Trump administration, defined by the flouting of judicial authority, executive overreach, and a subservient Congress. You can find a wrap-up of those protests, organized under the banner “50501”—meaning “50 protests, 50 states, 1 day”—here.

  • Powerful scenes from this weekend’s anti-Trump protests reveal resistance in action.

    1 month ago | motherjones.com | James West

    Protesters across the country once again poured into the streets this weekend for a day of mass action denouncing the Trump administration. It was the second large-scale outpouring this month, following the coordinated “Hands Off” protests. Saturday’s events took place under the banner of “50501”—a grassroots effort aimed at mobilizing “50 protests, 50 states, 1 day,” with over 700 gatherings held in both big cities and small towns nationwide.

  • Iter Launches Private Sector Engagement Project In Bid To Capitalise On Increased Interest In Nuclear Fusion

    Mar 2, 2025 | nucnet.org | James West |NucNet a.s.b.l

    ‘Help desk’ to coordinate requests to access documents, connections to experts and technical questions Preparation of the eight sector of the tokamak at Iter, February 2025. Thick cables connect the overhead bridge cranes to the four corners of the upending tool—the sturdy steel cradle that has been designed to raise some of Iter's heaviest components to vertical.

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James West
James West @jameswest2010
16 Apr 25

.@JustinWolfers you're terrific in our new @reveal episode! Thanks for explaining what this [gestures widely] economic self harm means for listeners (and I esp. loved this quote below). 🎧 Catch Justin here: https://t.co/5PXDIDt5gS https://t.co/ekxK5CLo6E

James West
James West @jameswest2010
11 Apr 25

Very touched to be working with incredible @reveal @MotherJones colleagues, especially at this time. We made a bet a year ago that we could combine two journalistic powerhouses and reach new heights and audiences and… along comes this. https://t.co/w4PNCLnegk

James West
James West @jameswest2010
6 Mar 25

Very smart interview by @Al_Letson with lead Jan 6 investigator @HeaphyTimothy on policing, extremism, rewriting history, and necessary process of healing… https://t.co/aHPBMHeL2F https://t.co/NLD92sALS2