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For the past three years, the city has been giving cash to some struggling renters, no strings attached.

The first-in-the-nation experiment has been even more successful than researchers studying its impact expected.
Philly’s first-in-the-nation experiment giving cash to struggling renters is working, researchers say
Families that got cash rental assistance were less likely to be evicted, experience homelessness, and report having serious problems with their homes, according to a study of the PHLHousing+ program.
www.inquirer.com
September 3, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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There are a ton of things that the US can do, fiscal and monetary policy-wise, that basically only we can because of the postwar consensus being built around us....and the Republicans have decided to just totally nuke it because they were pissed they couldn't be racist and sexist anymore
this is why i say it's a form of hegemonic suicide. america had the entire postwar consensus built around it and decided liberal internationalism was woke
NATO leaders now speak Gaullism with an accent. Atlanticism is their first language. I do not think that will be the case 15-20 years from now.
March 28, 2025 at 4:37 AM
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Generally not a fan of Nicholas Kristof but he's a sound person to track the deaths that Elon claims haven't occurred on his watch.

www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
March 15, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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It's rare you get such a clear illustration of whose lives have value in America and whose don't
December 10, 2024 at 7:14 PM
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Fuck you Bill James, you fucking fuck. Dick Allen deserved this when he was alive, but at least his family, friends, and fans can celebrate his career.
December 9, 2024 at 12:38 AM