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Friday thread
Important journalism here.
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Ben Krauss
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The promise and peril of tracking
Plus Milei's early successes, America's best moments, and angry billionaires
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Matthew Yglesias
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Thursday thread
They’ve definitely been supported by the huge population boom in Denver, but Colorado Democrats have been ruthlessly dedicated to winning and governing…
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Ben Krauss
198
30 months of great news on falling crime
Things are getting way better, but some big unanswered questions remain
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Matthew Yglesias
391
Wednesday thread
This is just a real tragedy for public health.
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Ben Krauss
210
Only a big tent can maximize the OBBBA opportunity
Republicans think Democrats are too toxic on culture to beat them
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Matthew Yglesias
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Tuesday thread
Cool new Substack from the folks at the center-left org New Deal.
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Ben Krauss
187
Gerontocracy is everywhere
It's not just our political leaders, all of elite society is getting older
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Ben Krauss
480
Monday thread
Good profile of Stephen Miller (with gift link!)
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Ben Krauss
145
The scary surrender to Trump’s attacks on free speech
Everyone needs to act more normal
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Matthew Yglesias
310
Sunday thread + Mailbag
Ask your questions for the Friday mailbag below!
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Ben Krauss
504
Saturday thread
Some more good wonky content from the City That Works!
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Ben Krauss
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