Archive - Slow Boring

Saturday thread

Kristi Noem is cooking on this one.

13 hrs ago •

Important journalism here.

Jul 11 •

The promise and peril of tracking

Plus Milei's early successes, America's best moments, and angry billionaires

Jul 11 •

Matthew Yglesias

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…

Jul 10 •

30 months of great news on falling crime

Things are getting way better, but some big unanswered questions remain

Jul 10 •

Matthew Yglesias

Wednesday thread

This is just a real tragedy for public health.

Jul 9 •

Only a big tent can maximize the OBBBA opportunity

Republicans think Democrats are too toxic on culture to beat them

Jul 9 •

Matthew Yglesias

Cool new Substack from the folks at the center-left org New Deal.

Jul 8 •

Gerontocracy is everywhere

It's not just our political leaders, all of elite society is getting older

Jul 8 •

Good profile of Stephen Miller (with gift link!)

Jul 7 •

The scary surrender to Trump’s attacks on free speech

Everyone needs to act more normal

Jul 7 •

Matthew Yglesias

Sunday thread + Mailbag

Ask your questions for the Friday mailbag below!

Jul 6 •

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