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Culture

Jun 06, 2026

What Colonial Williamsburg can teach us about the trades revival

The article explores how Colonial Williamsburg's approach to preserving traditional trades can inspire a modern revival of skilled craftsmanship and vocational training in today's economy.

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Politics

Jun 05, 2026

Elizabeth Warren’s “new“ child care push doesn’t make sense

The article critiques Elizabeth Warren's latest child care proposal, arguing that it lacks coherence and fails to address the underlying issues in the current system.

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Economy

Jun 04, 2026

Learning from Poland’s economic success story

“European” features like universal health care and a high minimum wage are fine

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Economy

Jun 04, 2026

The housing regulator is now also the spymaster

Plus a $6.8 billion bet on homebuilding, $70,000 in Chicago grants, and what sex toy data tells us about the affordability crisis

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Economy

Jun 03, 2026

The triumph of capital

It’s been a great generation to have started out rich

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Society

Jun 03, 2026

DC Happy Hour + Tuesday discussion post

Join the conversation in this week's DC Happy Hour and Tuesday discussion post, where community members can share insights, ideas, and connect over various topics.

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Politics

Jun 02, 2026

Seventeen thoughts on Graham Platner

Issues still matter, but can he make the case for himself?

United States

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Politics

Jun 02, 2026

James Talarico has an obligation to win

Ken Paxton is a terrible candidate, but don’t take anything for granted

United States

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Politics

Jun 02, 2026

The primaries are heating up

Crypto, AIPAC, and Republican maps are stoking the midterms

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Politics

May 30, 2026

The left-populist fallacy

Plus alternative Israels, Michael Bennet would’ve won, and Lindsey Graham’s fake ethic of responsibility

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Politics

May 30, 2026

Breaking down the Clarity Act

Everything you need to know about the single most significant piece of crypto legislation to pass the House

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Society

May 29, 2026

The amazing — somewhat mysterious — crime drop

The article explores the significant and puzzling decline in crime rates across various regions, examining potential factors and implications for public safety and policy.

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