Notes, Housekeeping, and What I'm Reading

Hubris kills diplomacy, the U.S. government blew up the Nord Stream pipelines, assessing the war in Ukraine, counting the dead, the reconquista starts in Florida, and more.

Good morning. A few things today.

First, Contra began as a newsletter, so I will once again publish roundups of what I read during the week for subscribers. Expect the format of these to change as I figure it out. Enjoy!

Second, be sure to check out AGON. It’s a new journal that will publish quarterly, long-form essays against the prevailing orthodoxies o…