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Thursday thread
Two moderate on social issues, but comparatively progressive leaders from Chicago.
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Ben Krauss
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Doubling down on climate won't win the Senate
It’s the cost of living, stupid
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Matthew Yglesias
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Wednesday thread
Everyone’s going crazy over the New York Magazine story about how everyone uses ChatGPT in college now.
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Ben Krauss
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What cities can learn from Disney World
Concentrated ownership could help downtowns recover
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Matthew Yglesias
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Tuesday thread
I’m afraid that against my better judgment I’m now deeply emotionally invested in the Nuggets playoff run, and will tie a lot of well-being over the…
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Ben Krauss
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Dog-whistle moderation is not the way
Say what you mean!
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Matthew Yglesias
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Monday thread
First Sunnunu, now Kemp.
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Ben Krauss
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The most disturbing aspect of Trump’s first 100 days
Too many American businesses are acting like he’s already a dictator
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Matthew Yglesias
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Sunday thread + Mailbag
Have a question for Friday’s mailbag?
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Ben Krauss
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Saturday thread
Important analysis.
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Ben Krauss
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Friday thread
Underrated best comedic actor/writer of his generation.
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Ben Krauss
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Mailbag: Mythical class resentments
Plus: Medicare for All, Reconstruction that works, and good movies with bad politics
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Matthew Yglesias
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