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A state-level effort to raise money for climate finance, one union's vax mandate, and more on Medicare Advantage

Sep 17

Last week I sent out a newsletter with some informal thoughts on Covid and schools; today I have a few more formal things to share. Today in The New Re…

Aug 17

and some more Covid thoughts

Aug 11

There’s been dozens of articles written about Chris Rufo, the man responsible (and who is quite proud to take credit for) turning “critical race theory…

Jul 30

And equitable COVID-19 federal aid

Jul 14

Jun 16

When I got a tip a few weeks ago about New York City unions negotiating a deal to shift 250,000 municipal retirees off Medicare to so-called Medicare A…

Jun 8

Hi everyone,Wanted to share some new reporting before you all head off for your MDWs. 1. The first story, published today in The Intercept, looks at a …

May 28

+ Some thoughts on Israel/Palestine, and school re-openings

May 14

Good morning, I have two new stories to share today:The first, published in In These Times, looks at the latest in the politics of carbon-capture utili…

Apr 22

50 Black families in Athens were displaced in the 1960s to make way for UGA dorms. Now they're seeking redress and a chance to testify before Congress

Apr 9

Utah bail reform and a guest panel on telecom in prisons

Mar 22

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