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🎧 #137: Jigar Shah wants to fund your Virtual Power Plant"We pay $10 billion per year for balancing the grid using natural gas, peaker plants, etc. when we could be paying that to households for those services instead." Nexus Labs 10,000 words Rated 2023-07-12T08:33:53-0700 - elll
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“He has a battle rifle”: Police feared Uvalde gunman’s AR-15Rated 2023-03-21T06:37:09-0700 - sethherr
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‘You are not lost’: the infinite attraction of paths and meandering trailsPaths are not for people who need to be first, who need to be trail-blazers, but they offer the symbolic idea that there is a way in life 2023-07-15T13:00:40-0700 The Guardian Guardian staff reporter 1,000 words Rated 2023-07-16T07:18:47-0700 - Jaog
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‘We’ve Been Shaken Out of This Fantasy’: How the Left Sees the War in IsraelA former top aide for Bernie Sanders on how Israel's critics on the political left see the Hamas attack and what this means for deal-making in the region. Politico 2,000 words Rated 2023-10-09T12:54:51-0700 - cindy
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‘America Is Under Attack’: Inside the Anti-D.E.I. CrusadeThe backlash against “wokeism” has led a growing number of states to ban D.E.I. programs at public universities. Thousands of emails and other documents reveal the playbook — and grievances — behind one strand of the anti-D.E.I. campaign. #College #Texas 2024-01-20T13:35:53-0800 The New York Times Nicholas Confessore ($) 7,000 words Rated 2024-01-22T18:03:33-0800 - sethherr
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Zelensky shares Iftar with Muslim soldiers in 'new tradition of respect'Rated 2023-04-08T09:20:52-0700 - Jaog
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Yves Tumor: Praise a Lord Who Chews but Which Does Not Consume; (Or Simply, Hot Between Worlds) Album ReviewRated 2023-03-17T06:10:14-0700 - Jaog
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Your All-Purpose Wonk’s Guide to Why D.C. Statehood Is So HardRated 2023-03-21T14:35:30-0700 - cindy
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Wisconsin’s Dairy Industry Relies on Undocumented Immigrants, but the State Won’t Let Them Legally DriveUndocumented immigrants in the state can own and register their vehicles, but they aren’t allowed to drive them, forcing many farm workers to risk fines and arrest. “It’s a Catch-22 for a lot of folks,” advocates say. 2023-08-03T03:00:00-0700 ProPublica Melissa Sanchez, Maryam Jameel 4,000 words Rated 2023-08-03T05:52:32-0700 - Jaog
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Laundry Pods Are Bad. Laundry Sheets Aren’t Any Better.Laundry and dishwasher pods are encased in toxic plastic. Save money and go easier on the planet with these sustainable laundry tips. #Sustainability 2023-06-14T04:42:18-0700 Outside Online Kristin Hostetter 2,000 words Rated 2023-06-14T05:56:23-0700 - sethherr
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Why we’re helping more wikis move away from FandomHi! You may have seen that Weird Gloop is now hosting the official League of Legends Wiki. We’ve spent the last couple months working with the Riot folks and the League wiki editors to move it off of Fandom, and turn it into something the players will (hopefully!) really dig. I also love that it got started because one of the Riot guys plays a ton of Old School RuneScape and thinks our wiki is awesome. How cool is that?? I want this to kick off a new era where communities and developers take... 2024-10-09T17:00:00-0700 Jonathan Lee 2,000 words Rated 2024-10-11T11:05:50-0700 - sethherr
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From Deserts to Gardens: Indigenous Land Management Techniques Explained | Lyla June - YouTubeRated 2023-03-24T15:04:28-0700 - cindy
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Why the House will vote to make Washington the 51st US stateRated 2023-03-21T15:06:33-0700 - cindy
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Why Statehood for DC | statehoodRated 2023-03-21T18:10:14-0700 - cindy
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Why it's so hard to mass produce houses in factories : Planet MoneyRated 2023-04-22T17:05:10-0700 - Jaog
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Why House Republicans’ investigations are floppingRated 2023-03-28T04:57:17-0700 - Jaog
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Why GitHub Actually WonRated 2024-09-11T15:21:57-0700 - sethherr
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Why Dumb Ideas Capture Smart and Successful PeopleIntelligent individuals are better at understanding the reputational consequences of their beliefs 2023-11-19T03:00:57-0800 Rob Henderson's Newsletter Rob Henderson 3,000 words Rated 2023-12-17T23:15:24-0800 - sethherr
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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 - cindy
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Why Did the Obamas Fail to Take On Corporate Agriculture?Activists hoped President Obama would fight for stronger regulation. Eight years later, they’re still waiting. #Agriculture #Barack Obama #Fast Food #Food & drink 2016-10-05T01:55:45-0700 The New York Times Michael Pollan ($) 6,000 words Rated 2023-05-15T22:27:38-0700 - sethherr
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Why Congress — and Biden — killed DC’s crime billRated 2023-03-26T07:40:16-0700 - Jaog
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Why Britain doesn’t buildThe history of attempts to reform planning in Britain is proof that political willpower is not enough: you need to be smart, not just brave. 2023-05-23T05:36:06-0700 Works in Progress 8,000 words Rated 2023-06-27T20:58:00-0700 - sethherr
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Why Are So Many American Pedestrians Dying at Night?Nothing resembling this pattern has occurred in other comparably wealthy countries. #Cars #Poverty 2023-12-11T00:00:01-0800 The New York Times Emily Badger, Ben Blatt, Josh Katz ($) 3,000 words Rated 2023-12-12T08:09:34-0800 - sethherr
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Where Harris’ campaign went wrongIt was supposed to be everything short of a free ad – a panel of women not containing their excitement to welcome Kamala Harris, ready to introduce her to their committed daytime audience of exactly the type of women the vice president’s campaign always hoped were going to be critical to her base. 2024-11-06T03:10:46-0800 lite.cnn.com Edward-Isaac Dovere ($) 2,000 words Rated 2024-11-06T15:03:51-0800 - sethherr
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When Private Equity Firms Bankrupt Their Own CompaniesPrivate equity firms can succeed when their companies, customers, and employees fail. It’s a broken system. 2023-05-01T04:00:00-0700 The Atlantic Brendan Ballou ($) 3,000 words Rated 2023-05-02T23:35:44-0700 - sethherr
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'There's No Such Thing As Cold, Hard Reality': Meet The Hyperloop's Truest BelieversGOLDEN, Colo.—Shortly after arriving at the Global Hyperloop Conference, Brad Swartzwelter looked me in the eye and issued himself a challenge. “If I haven’t convinced you by the end of this conference that Hyperloop is the most glorious transportation opportunity of our time, then I’ve failed.” 2019-09-09T08:55:00-0700 Jalopnik Aaron Gordon 4,000 words Rated 2023-07-07T20:13:06-0700 - elll
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What’s on the Menu When Your Cat Goes Out? Probably More Than You Think.Free-ranging cats hunt or scavenge more than 2,000 species, some of them imperiled, according to a new study. #Birds #Endangered Species 2023-12-12T08:03:28-0800 The New York Times Catrin Einhorn ($) 1,000 words Rated 2023-12-12T20:52:14-0800 - sethherr
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What the lack of premium grocery stores says about disinvestment in Black neighborhoodsRated 2023-04-17T12:34:35-0700 - cindy
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What the Amish Can Teach America About Economic Mobility - WSJRated 2024-10-21T15:22:06-0700 - sethherr
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What Should America Do With Its Nuclear Waste?Currently there are about 80 locations in 35 states where spent fuel is being stored, with no long-term plans for disposal. 2022-04-11T06:00:00-0700 The Washington Post Rebecca Tuhus-Dubrow ($) 5,000 words Rated 2023-05-04T06:08:32-0700 - cindy
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The Insidious Habit That Can Hurt Your RelationshipIgnoring a partner in favor of your phone, or “phubbing,” can lead to feelings of distrust and ostracism. Here’s how to stop. #Dating #Marriage 2023-07-27T02:00:22-0700 The New York Times Catherine Pearson ($) 1,000 words Rated 2023-07-28T10:00:56-0700 - alexandradancing
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What if Unhoused People Designed Their Own Homes?Rated 2023-04-14T09:42:26-0700 - alexandradancing
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What I Learned Reading 1,000 Investor Reports · Collab FundRated 2023-03-05T17:59:18-0800 - sethherr
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What history's hidden grandmother of climate science teaches us today : Short WaveRated 2023-03-31T05:29:09-0700 - Jaog
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What Have Fourteen Years of Conservative Rule Done to Britain?Sam Knight on the Tory U.K. Prime Ministers David Cameron, Theresa May, Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, and Rishi Sunak, and issues including Brexit, the N.H.S., inflation, housing, and the economy. 2024-03-25T03:00:00-0700 The New Yorker Sam Knight 8,000 words Rated 2024-04-06T07:06:14-0700 - sethherr
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What Happens When Private Equity Takes Over a HospitalNew analysis shows alarming increase in patient complications 2023-12-26T00:00:00-0800 hms.harvard.edu 1,000 words Rated 2024-10-31T15:57:50-0700 - sethherr
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What Happened to San Francisco, Really?Nathan Heller on the fate of America’s most enterprising downtown and the debates over housing, homelessness, and public safety that have engulfed the city since the pandemic. 2023-10-16T03:00:00-0700 The New Yorker Nathan Heller 8,000 words Rated 2023-10-18T22:05:43-0700 - sethherr
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What Does ‘Buying American’ Even Mean?In a globalized economy, the definition of “buying American” is becoming quite cloudy—and so are the consequences of policies designed to encourage it. #Buy American 2019-07-03T00:00:00-0700 The New York Times Tim Heffernan 2,000 words Rated 2023-06-11T10:03:39-0700 - Jaog
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Venezuela’s Maduro clings to power. Opposition hopes this time it ends differently.Venezuelan President Maduro has claimed – without evidence – that he won the presidential election. Despite high levels of repression, the opposition is leaning into their hope for change. 2024-08-05T13:26:53-0700 The Christian Science Monitor Mie Hoejris Dahl ($) 2,000 words Rated 2024-08-05T15:20:22-0700 - sethherr
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Vaclav Smil and the Value of DoubtDavid Owen interviews the author and scientist Vaclav Smil, whose books on environmental issues include “Size: How It Explains the World” and “How the World Really Works.” #Climate Change #Environmentalism #Renewable energy #Science 2024-02-20T03:00:00-0800 The New Yorker David Owen 4,000 words Rated 2024-03-19T22:44:49-0700 - sethherr
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Using axis lines for good or eviladd them only if they mean something 2024-02-29T09:00:41-0800 Dynomight Internet Newsletter dynomight 1,000 words Rated 2024-03-19T23:20:50-0700 - sethherr
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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 - cindy
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Undoing bikeshare’s original sinBikeshare has been a godsend. Why not subsidize it? 2023-04-18T00:00:00-0700 Fast Company Aimee Rawlins 3,000 words Rated 2023-05-30T19:54:00-0700 - sethherr
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Twitter, Elon and the Indigo BlobThe line between expertise and politics has become increasingly blurry. The demise of "Old Twitter" could help to reverse that. 2023-07-31T07:51:48-0700 Silver Bulletin Nate Silver 3,000 words Rated 2023-10-20T14:58:06-0700 - sethherr
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Tucker Carlson and the RightRated 2023-05-02T12:35:45-0700 - jmjmh
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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 - cindy
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Trump could run for president from prison like Eugene V. Debs didRated 2023-04-01T08:40:25-0700 - Jaog
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TinyLetter had a big momentOn February 29th, 2024, Mailchimp shuttered TinyLetter, a simple email service that attracted a number of personal and experimental writers in the mid-‘10s. 2024-02-29T06:00:00-0800 The Verge Kevin Nguyen 3,000 words Rated 2024-03-19T22:27:14-0700 - sethherr
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