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Why "Made in America" dreams are a galaxy-brain-stupid fantasy
![Intricate scene of an iron foundry, by Alfred H. Vaughn, (date unknown) [CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) Public Domain Dedication]](https://i0.wp.com/boingboing.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/factory.jpg?fit=300%2C186&quality=60&ssl=1&resize=250%2C190 "Why \"Made in America\" dreams are a galaxy-brain-stupid fantasy")
Manufacturing veteran Molson Hart just dropped a 14-point manifesto explaining why America's latest "bring the jobs home" scheme is economic suicide dressed up as patriotism. The problems? Pour yourself something… READ THE REST
Tech bro's "AI" was just Filipino workers
Albert Saniger is about to learn that AI stands for "Actually Incarcerated." The U.S. Department of Justice announced that Saniger, the 35-year-old CEO of nate (lowercase 'n' because disruption), has… READ THE REST
Casual dining in decline in America—or maybe just the decrepit chains your parents loved
Hooters entering bankruptcy highlights the dining chain's slow decline, but it's just one of many: Red Lobster, TGI Fridays and Buca di Beppo have also recently filed for protection from… READ THE REST
Enough with the AI fees: One subscription, all the bots, now $79.97
TL;DR: Get all your favorite AI tools in one place with the Advanced Business Plan lifetime subscription to the 1min.AI dashboard for $79.97 (reg. $540). What could you do with 4 million AI… READ THE REST
Work with PDFs easily for life with this $30 tool
TL;DR: Handle PDFs like a pro with a lifetime license to SwifDoo PDF Pro for Windows for just $29.97, the best price online, through April 27. PDFs are everywhere — in your inbox, on your desktop,… READ THE REST
Light Up Your Charging: 2-Pack LED USB-C Cables 29% Off, Now $24.99
TL;DR: Elevate your daily charging routine with this two-pack of GloBright® 100W Fast Charge USB-C Braided LED Cables, now $24.99 (reg. $35). Chargers don't have to be boring! Since we all have… READ THE REST
