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Prediction market political betting on insider info spreads in DC; sources: WH lawyers raised alarms over anonymous Polymarket bets on the Iran ceasefire timing (Wall Street Journal)
https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/dc-government-prediction-m…

When is data truly considered anonymous? The European Data Protection Board has published new guidelines on this topic: https://www.edpb.europa.eu/public-consultations/guidelines-022026-on-anonymisation_en#no-back

The KIDS Act, set for a US House vote as early as next week, could eliminate online anonymity, raising the risk for journalists, dissidents, and whistleblowers (The Intercept)
https://theintercept.com/2026/06/28/age-verification-privacy-s…

Online Age Verification Law Could Kill Whistleblowing
The KIDS Act, ostensibly aimed at protecting children, will raise the risk for journalists, dissidents, and whistleblowers.

Intriguing. "You and I both eat through the labor of people whose hands we might decline to shake if we just knew a little more about them. Their sentiments are not our own. Maybe they have bad politics. Or they’re kooky about health and wellness. Or they’re racists. In the vast, anonymous network that feeds us all, there are certainly quite a few people like that. If you asked them, they’d have a litany of bad things to say about us, too."

Against Friends, Against Enemies
On the liberalism of productive ambiguity. And pineapples.

As the dust starts to settle after the finalization of Schedule Policy/Career, ( nee Schedule F)
an air of anxiety is rising among reclassified federal employees.
Two federal employees, speaking to Federal News Network on the condition of anonymity for fear of professional retribution,
said they were shocked, angry and fearful to learn they were being stripped of their civil service protections.
Their jobs, they said, have nothing to do with influencing policy.
“I…

Federal employees face reality of Schedule Policy/Career
After losing civil service protections, some federal employees now in Schedule Policy/Career fear for their job security and retribution for speaking up.

RE: https://hostux.social/@ffeth/117076687306058186
« Au lieu de partager l’effort, on le fait entièrement porter sur France Musique. Il y a lŠ un défaut d’équité », proteste un producteur préférant garder l’anonymat.
La radio musicale ne couvre plus qu…

Als damals Ende des letzten Jahrtausends Helmut Kohl die Verantwortung für die Annahme der illegalen Parteispenden übernahm und erklärte er habe den anonymen Spendern sein „Ehrenwort“ gegeben, dann hatte das seine Ehre zwar sehr beschädigt¹, aber irgendwie war vorstellbar, daß er zuvor welche besaß.
Käme in der aktuellen union jemand mit „Verantwortung“ und „Ehre“ daher, wäre das vor allem lächerlich, diese Kategorien scheinen auf das aktuelle Politikgeschehen und dieses „Spitzenperson…

Had to update yesterday's Substack after news broke later that day of Trump's teleprompter making $100k on Kalshi.
This administration has certainly set a new low bar for self-dealing, but prediction markets are supercharging anonymous corruption at the highest levels of government. https://

Senator John Fetterman said last week he would formally switch his affiliation if Democrats make opposition to Israel part of their official platform.
It’s the first time the Pennsylvania senator has laid out a scenario in which he would jump ship.
Fetterman’s colleagues have doubts about his ability to win a Democratic primary.
One Democratic senator, who requested anonymity to speak freely, expressed anxiety over the prospect of an unexpected party switch by Fetterman.

Fetterman's Ultimatum Is Giving Some Democrats Anxiety He’ll Switch Parties
The Pennsylvania Democrat warns he will leave the party if it officially changes its platform regarding its stance toward Israel.

Trump plan would fence park near White House long used by tourists, and protesters
Trump is planning a new permanent fence that would allow officials to close the public park across the street from the executive mansion,
according to three people who spoke on the condition of anonymity

The fence would be installed on the north and south sides of Lafayette Square, the people said,
allowing officials to shut the park.
The park, through which visitors commonly ac…

Trump plan would fence park near White House long used by tourists, protesters
The project, discussed by past administrations, would allow officials to more easily shut Lafayette Square for security reasons, sparking concerns over public access.