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Mega-events are the new monoculture
Plus N.B.A. analytics, the Paramount deal, and the dream of stronger political parties
 • Matthew Yglesias
Thursday discussion post
What’s the deal with populist ping-pong?
 • Halina Bennet
How Trump made America less popular than China
Speak loudly and blunder a lot
 • Matthew Yglesias
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The case against homeownership
(and why I don’t buy it)
 • Matthew Yglesias
One block, two fights
In San Francisco’s Marina District, two developments are facing very different public responses. Plus, there are some promising affordability solutions…
 • Halina Bennet
Why free markets beat capitalism
Freedom is good; greed is not
 • Matthew Yglesias
Tuesday discussion post
Matt went on “Pod Save America” ... and to China.
 • Halina Bennet
A great idea that everyone hates
A simple way to bring down utility bills is to charge what the electricity actually costs
 • Matthew Yglesias
The midterms, 100 days out
Which is worse in a volatile midterm landscape: no money or no enthusiasm?
 • Halina Bennet
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