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Ruy Teixeira is jilted. But is he also right?

Democrats need an economic message as the GOP doubles down on trickle-down.

Nov 3

A short read parsing rejection letters, remembering Bart Giamatti, and learning from the Phillie Phanatic.

Oct 10

We Owe Ourselves More Than Columbus

Oct 7

I first learned about Francis Fukuyama’s “end of history” thesis in an undergraduate international relations class in 1999 or 2000. We also learned…

Oct 6

A short reflection on the ecology of the PA Turnpike; Two Springsteen shows 14 years apart show what little progress we've made on food security.

Sep 30

A short collection of decent suggestions to end the week.

Sep 16

A few minutes on tourist traps, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and turning your compulsions into something healthy.

Sep 13

Chris Cocca: Writing & Other Bad Takes

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