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‘We’ve Been Shaken Out of This Fantasy’: How the Left Sees the War in IsraelA former top aide for Bernie Sanders on how Israel's critics on the political left see the Hamas attack and what this means for deal-making in the region. Politico 2,000 words Rated 2023-10-09T12:54:51-0700
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America Is Using Up Its Groundwater Like There’s No TomorrowUnchecked overuse is draining and damaging aquifers nationwide, a data investigation by the New York Times revealed, threatening millions of people and America’s status as a food superpower. #Agriculture #Climate Change #Global Warming #Water 2023-08-28T14:19:48-0700 The New York Times Mira Rojanasakul, Christopher Flavelle, Blacki Migliozzi, ... ($) 5,000 words Rated 2023-09-25T11:15:51-0700
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‘A Ticket to Disney’? Politicians Charge Millions to Send Migrants to U.S.The Biden administration vowed to “end the illicit movement” of people through the Darién jungle. But the number of migrants moving through the forest has never been greater — and the profits are too big to pass up. #Colombia #Panama #Politics 2023-09-14T02:03:09-0700 The New York Times Julie Turkewitz, Federico Rios ($) 6,000 words Rated 2023-09-14T04:46:54-0700
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Why do railway tracks have crushed stones alongside them?Track ballast is the name for the crushed stones next to railway tracks. They are used by Railway Track Designers for numerous reasons 2022-02-18T19:39:00-0800 Alpha Rail 1,000 words Rated 2023-06-05T18:40:52-0700
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When the Neighbors Don’t Share Your Vision (and That Vision Involves ‘Transformers’ Statues)A professor decorated a sidewalk in Georgetown with 10-foot sculptures of Bumblebee and Optimus Prime. The well-heeled locals were not pleased. #Housing #Real Estate #Urban Planning 2023-06-01T08:45:20-0700 The New York Times Noreen Malone ($) 4,000 words Rated 2023-06-01T13:00:11-0700
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Can the ‘California Effect’ Survive in a Hyperpartisan America?For decades the state has been setting policy for the whole nation. Now red states are pushing back. #California #Cars #Florida 2023-05-30T01:50:08-0700 The New York Times Conor Dougherty ($) 3,000 words Rated 2023-05-30T14:37:29-0700
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Analysis | Trump supporters are neither underrecognized nor half the countryOf all the excuses for airing Trump's unfiltered commentary on a news channel, the idea that his views are otherwise unheard is among the worst. 2023-05-12T07:40:43-0700 The Washington Post Philip Bump ($) 1,000 words Rated 2023-05-13T08:25:04-0700
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The Biden Administration Will Pay Farmers More Money Not to FarmThe goal is to add 4 million acres of farmland to the Conservation Reserve Program, which takes land out of production to blunt agriculture’s environmental impact. 2021-05-01T00:00:00-0700 Governing 1,000 words Rated 2023-05-12T20:18:53-0700
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Our crazy farm subsidies, explainedThe US offers farm subsidies pretty heavily for some crops, but what began as a temporary measure gradually became more permanent. #Technology 2015-04-20T02:00:23-0700 Grist Amelia Urry 2,000 words Rated 2023-05-12T19:36:26-0700
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The Painter Who Inspired a New BalletFor Christopher Wheeldon’s return to New York City Ballet, he asked the artist Kylie Manning not just for backdrops and costumes but to, as he says, “form a dance within her world.” 2023-05-03T11:31:35-0700 The New York Times Ella Riley-Adams ($) 1,000 words Rated 2023-05-05T18:42:33-0700
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As nuclear waste piles up, scientists seek the best long-term storage solutionsResearchers study and model corrosion in the materials proposed for locking away the hazardous waste 1970-08-22T12:12:10-0700 American Chemical Society Mitch Jacoby 3,000 words Rated 2023-05-04T09:39:37-0700
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The Advantages and Disadvantages of Nuclear EnergyIn the race to net-zero carbon emissions, should nations rely on nuclear power or should they make space for more fossil fuels and renewable energy? 2023-01-27T17:00:29-0800 Earth.Org Martina Igini 2,000 words Rated 2023-05-04T09:34:21-0700
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United States of AmericaThis is Earth.Org's profile of the climate change vulnerabilities, updated emissions pledges and environmental policies by sector of the United States. Earth.Org 2,000 words Rated 2023-05-04T06:22:29-0700
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The Nuclear Waste Disposal DilemmaNuclear waste disposal is one of the most problematic factors when discussing nuclear power. But why is it dangerous and how are countries dealing with it? 2022-09-11T17:00:51-0700 Earth.Org Martina Igini 1,000 words Rated 2023-05-04T06:15:32-0700
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What Should America Do With Its Nuclear Waste?Currently there are about 80 locations in 35 states where spent fuel is being stored, with no long-term plans for disposal. 2022-04-11T06:00:00-0700 The Washington Post Rebecca Tuhus-Dubrow ($) 5,000 words Rated 2023-05-04T06:08:32-0700
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When They Warn of Rare Disorders, These Prenatal Tests Are Usually Wrong (Published 2022)The false positives aren’t mentioned in the brochures for these blood screenings, which are sold by some of the biggest labs in the country. 2022-01-01T10:14:05-0800 The New York Times Sarah Kliff, Aatish Bhatia ($) 4,000 words Rated 2023-05-04T05:52:56-0700
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Opinion | I Didn’t Want It to Be True, but the Medium Really Is the MessageRated 2023-04-28T05:35:52-0700
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Small modular reactors produce high levels of nuclear wasteSmall modular reactors, long touted as the future of nuclear energy, will actually generate more radioactive waste than conventional nuclear power plants, according to research from Stanford and the University of British Columbia. #Climate Change #Infrastructure 2022-05-30T12:00:11-0700 Stanford News Stanford University 1,000 words Rated 2023-04-27T10:28:12-0700
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Advanced Small Modular ReactorsAdvanced small modular reactors (SMRs) offer advantages such as relatively small size, reduced capital investment, ability to be sited in locations not possible for larger nuclear plants, and provisions for incremental power additions. 2019-05-14T08:27:40-0700 INL 2,000 words Rated 2023-04-27T05:57:46-0700
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The Battle for the Soul of Buy NothingRated 2023-04-27T05:48:45-0700
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Alcohol healthy: the flip-flop on whether it's good for you is to understand—if you know who's behind it.Rated 2023-04-25T05:05:47-0700
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The big business campaign that has shaped 40 years of Republican rhetoricRated 2023-04-23T10:01:44-0700
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Sacklers Gave Millions to Institution That Advises on Opioid PolicyRated 2023-04-23T05:52:47-0700
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Opinion | Urban beekeeping has boomed. Is it bad for the other bees?Rated 2023-04-17T15:00:37-0700
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Housing First - National Alliance to End HomelessnessRated 2023-04-17T13:12:34-0700
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PHWC | Pathways to Housing PARated 2023-04-17T13:03:01-0700
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3 social triggers for behavioral health needs – and what to do about themRated 2023-04-17T12:56:06-0700
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What the lack of premium grocery stores says about disinvestment in Black neighborhoodsRated 2023-04-17T12:34:35-0700
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The Paris Review - The Crane WifeRated 2023-04-14T05:13:19-0700
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The Big Potential of Karen Bass’s Homelessness AgendaRated 2023-04-14T04:53:07-0700
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How does a magician trick other magicians? We went to find out.Rated 2023-04-12T19:10:11-0700
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[Letter from Minneapolis] The Sanctuary2020-09-11T13:55:36-0700 Harper's Magazine https://harpers.org/author/wesenzinna/#author 7,000 words Rated 2023-04-12T18:57:49-0700
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As climate change worsens, some people might decide to DIY a solutionRated 2023-04-08T11:03:45-0700
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Injustice in Nashville - by Dan Rather and Elliot KirschnerRated 2023-04-08T10:57:03-0700
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What is Solar Geoengineering - Solar Geoengineering Non-Use AgreementRated 2023-04-03T06:45:40-0700
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Solar Geoengineering Non-Use AgreementRated 2023-04-03T06:43:56-0700
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Solar geoengineering is the climate solution that could trigger warRated 2023-04-03T06:10:47-0700
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What Is Solar Geoengineering? | Union of Concerned ScientistsRated 2023-04-03T06:06:02-0700
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Student loan forgiveness: Where does empathy fit in?Rated 2023-03-30T07:57:23-0700
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Biden student loan plan: What’s fair for borrowers, taxpayers?Rated 2023-03-30T07:56:59-0700
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Education Secretary Miguel Cardona: Debt relief and teacher shortagesRated 2023-03-30T07:36:53-0700
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From Deserts to Gardens: Indigenous Land Management Techniques Explained | Lyla June - YouTubeRated 2023-03-24T15:04:28-0700
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She Divorced Me Because I Left Dishes by the Sink – Matthew FrayRated 2023-03-24T05:50:51-0700
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FAQ | statehoodRated 2023-03-21T18:57:44-0700
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Why Statehood for DC | statehoodRated 2023-03-21T18:10:14-0700
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Battle over DC statehood collides with politics of crimeRated 2023-03-21T15:09:57-0700
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Why the House will vote to make Washington the 51st US stateRated 2023-03-21T15:06:33-0700
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Your All-Purpose Wonk’s Guide to Why D.C. Statehood Is So HardRated 2023-03-21T14:35:30-0700
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March 16, 2023 - by Heather Cox Richardsonheathercoxrichardson.substack.com Rated 2023-03-17T06:05:54-0700
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