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Seventeen thoughts on Graham Platner
Issues still matter, but can he make the case for himself?
James Talarico has an obligation to win
Ken Paxton is a terrible candidate, but don’t take anything for granted
The primaries are heating up
Crypto, AIPAC, and Republican maps are stoking the midterms
The left-populist fallacy
Plus alternative Israels, Michael Bennet would’ve won, and Lindsey Graham’s fake ethic of responsibility
Breaking down the Clarity Act
Everything you need to know about the single most significant piece of crypto legislation to pass the House
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.
Union enthusiasts should support abundance
The article argues that union supporters should embrace the concept of abundance to strengthen their movement, highlighting how a focus on growth can enhance workers' rights and benefits.
Time to freak out about the national debt
The article explores the growing concerns surrounding the national debt, urging readers to consider its potential long-term impacts on the economy and future generations.
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act finally passed the House
Stripped of its pesky build-to-rent provision, the bill now heads back to the Senate
I’m sick of “affordability”
The article critiques the overuse of the term "affordability" in discussions about housing and living costs, arguing it often oversimplifies complex economic issues and fails to address root causes.