Wikileaks as a Russian front turns Donald Trump Jr into Daddy's problem and other news and views


WikiLeaks Looks Like a Russian Front Organization - Washington Monthly
But it’s the naked way that WikiLeaks was acting as a Kremlin front that I think is the most important news here. There’s an implied understanding in these messages between the two parties. There’s no sense of caution on the WikiLeaks end that they might be presumptuous about Donald Jr.’s willingness to push the Kremlin line or that Donald Sr. might be offended by the suggestion that he delegitimize the election for Russia’s benefit even though it would clearly hurt his own country. There’s a conspiracists’ bond between them as they discuss the desirability of throwing people off their scent by working together to leak damaging information in a preemptive way (the classic “limited hangout.”)
Donald Trump’s Donald, Jr., Problem - The New Yorker
The Party of Moore? New national polls spell trouble for the GOP - Brookings


Same-sex marriage result delivers much-needed good news for embattled Turnbull - Michelle Grattan, The Conversation

Australia just overwhelmingly voted in favor of same-sex marriage - Vox
Australia would become the 25th country to legalize same-sex marriage in at least some jurisdictions.
Tamworth Business Chamber cancels public debate after Barnaby Joyce no show - Northern Daily Leader

Spectre of immigration sparks rightward turn in Italy - Financial Times
Italy’s Northern League began life as a secessionist party but is exploiting fears over migrants ahead of a pivotal general election next year
A lesson from Syria: it’s crucial not to fuel far-right conspiracy theories - The Guardian

Global Wealth Report - Credit Suisse
While the bottom half of adults collectively own less than 1% of total wealth, the richest decile (top 10% of adults) owns 88% of global assets, and the top percentile alone accounts for half of total household wealth.
Simple economics explain why driving for Uber will never be a great job - Quartz


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