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And to be clear early AM riding doesn’t give license for asshole behavior.

If you ride Prospect more seriously, finish by 8:30 AM. Especially on the weekends.

These Tour de France cos play dentists drive me nuts and give all bikers a bad name.

J.P. Morgan economist sees 40% US recession chance and risks to 'exorbitant privilege' There is about a 40% chance of a U.S. recession this year and a risk of lasting damage to the country's standing as an investment destination if the administration undermines trust in U.S. governance, according to J.P. Morgan's chief economist.

I worked in eviction defense during the last recession, an experience that was both formative and devastating. Among other things, I witnessed first hand just how many people are a couple missed paychecks away from homelessness.

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Dear Fellow College Presidents: We Need to Do More Than Wait This One Out Why civil society needs university leaders to speak up.

Related:

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A call for solidarity and courage.

Right now we need to figure out how to turn the tide. But once momentum starts shifting—and it will—there needs to be a lot of energy put toward full accountability.

Too often that is swept aside in the interest of “moving forward.” And the accountability net needs to be very broad.

Why Write About the Illegality of What Trump and Musk are Doing?

My latest newsletter post here:

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I feel like we could all use this.

Two regal beasts.

It has and you’re right it isn’t revelation. But it’s worth grappling with.

This is critical context for understanding the school voucher (privatization of public education) movement.

Shorter than a USA Today op-ed . . .

How billionaires took over U.S. elections - Marketplace Wealthy donors are coming out of the shadows to play key roles in campaigns.

A Marketplace episode about the political influence/spending of the unfathomably rich. The estimate of the money spent is staggering, but it’s a lowball—it doesn’t count the way billionaires have molded/controlled the information ecosystem and mass media.

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More!

As a relatively new parent on leave, I just have one question:

How good is yogurt for hardwood floors? Yogurt is full fat and the floors are oak.

Geno Smith is the Seahawkiest Seahawks quarterback to every quarterback the Seahawks

Seahawks playing their usual brand of inspiring first half football.

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Cycling is ten times more important than electric cars for reaching net-zero cities Active travel can help tackle the climate crisis earlier than electric vehicles – even if you swap the car for a bike for just one trip a day.

This is remarkable and important but biking is also a beautiful experience.

If only we could make it a little less existential in NYC.

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What was it that Dworkin said about complaining and the value theory?

Mo Salah is an outrage. Let’s go reddsssss.

This could also be true in NYC, but alas.

I know! Just goes to show that this moment has been a long time coming . . .

A picture of the satirical novella “The Brief and Frightening Reign of Phil” by George Saunders.

A little tiny book for our time.

Again and again and again.

YouTube video by Nina Simone Nina Simone: Pirate Jenny

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Pirate Jenny a one eyed cat sits at the table. She looks nice and like a cute little baby.

She’s not the reason I’m on parental leave, but Pirate Jenny is a cute little baby.

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I’m currently on parental leave but will be back in the saddle in early 2025.

Lurking and half-baking until then.