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Will Wilkinson
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Tech policy and government affairs guy. Ex-Block, Niskanen, NYT, Economist, Cato. Los Angeles / Iowa City
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October 18, 2025 at 12:57 AM
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August 31, 2025 at 2:05 AM
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Thinking about this piece I wrote eight(!) years ago, for some reason.

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Honduran cooks in Chicago, Iranian engineers in Seattle, Chinese cardiologists in Atlanta, their children and grandchildren, all of them, are bedrock members of the American community. There is no "us" that excludes them.There is no American national identity apart from the dynamic hybrid culture we have always been creating together. America's big cities accept this and grow healthier and more productive by the day, while the rest of the country does not accept this, and struggles. In a multicultural country like ours, an inclusive national identity makes solidarity possible. An exclusive, nostalgic national identity acts like a cancer in the body politic, eating away at the bonds of affinity and cooperation that hold our interests together. Bannon is right. A country is more than an economy. The United States is a nation with a culture and a purpose. That's why Americans of every heritage and hue will fight to keep our cities sanctuaries of the American idea - of openness, tolerance and trade - until our country has been made safe for freedom again.
June 16, 2025 at 1:54 AM
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There is now a second fire in the San Gabriels
January 8, 2025 at 3:50 AM
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Apocalyptic out there
January 8, 2025 at 3:19 AM
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Oh shit this is bad.
January 8, 2025 at 3:08 AM
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My line of sight, pointing at the glow.
January 8, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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Don’t like the look of this at all.
January 8, 2025 at 2:53 AM
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Gorgeous New Year’s Day in LA. Braced for Rose Bowl Blimp sightings.
View of Northeast LA looking towards the San Gabriel mountains, growing faint in the distance, blue skies streaked with wispy clouds above
January 1, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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Screenshot of an ActBlue email receipt… 4:50 PM Here's a receipt for your $51.00 contribution. Thank you for your one-time contribution to Kamala Harris! Together we're changing our country.
November 3, 2024 at 12:28 AM
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Silver Lake Halloween is wild.
November 1, 2024 at 2:52 AM
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My boy and my bees
November 1, 2024 at 2:46 AM
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The moon was crazy coming up over the San Gabriels tonight.
A huge glowing orange “super moon” rising behind the hazy outline of the San Gabriel mountains over a middle ground of glittering lights in Northeast Los Angeles viewed from a high vantage in Los Feliz, the black silhouette of trees in the foreground.
October 19, 2024 at 4:45 AM
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Actually, bicycles offer excellent structure for reefs around which fish thrive.
October 16, 2024 at 4:47 PM
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Like, on the surface this nets out terribly for Rs. But if we assume that this reflects diverging “has shit together” trends, it’s even worse. “Still lives with mom,” “Won’t look for a job,” “Didn’t finish freshman year at State,” surely don’t correlate with “registers to vote,” “mails ballot,” etc
October 9, 2024 at 8:35 PM
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Old
September 17, 2024 at 12:19 AM
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Thanks Exxon!
September 6, 2024 at 10:15 PM
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Catherine Bach as Daisy Duke in the Dukes of Hazard
August 24, 2024 at 1:53 AM
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Just checked it out. Looking forward to generous evaluation.
August 11, 2024 at 9:49 PM
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The Dude abides
July 30, 2024 at 12:19 AM
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July 30, 2024 at 12:16 AM
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It really is a generational shift in messaging. Thank god.
Thomas Friedman › Age 71 years The New York Image: Suhaimi Abdullah
July 29, 2024 at 10:01 PM
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Ahem…
July 28, 2024 at 2:13 AM
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They satisfy now.
July 25, 2024 at 2:31 AM
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For humans, the purpose of sex is multifaceted and goes beyond just biological reproduction. While reproduction remains an important aspect, human sexuality has evolved to serve several key purposes: 1. Reproduction: Biologically, sex allows for the continuation of the species through procreation. 2. Bonding and intimacy: Sex promotes emotional closeness and strengthens relationships between partners through the release of hormones like oxytocin. 3. Pleasure and enjoyment: The physical and psychological pleasure derived from sex can contribute to overall well-being and life satisfaction. 4. Stress relief: Sexual activity can reduce stress and anxiety, promoting relaxation and better mental health. 5. Self-expression: Sex allows individuals to express their desires, identity, and creativity. 6. Social and cultural functions: In many societies, sex plays a role in social bonding, rituals, and cultural practices. 7. Personal growth and exploration: Sexual experiences can contribute to self-discovery and personal development. 8. Physical health: Regular sexual activity has been associated with various health benefits, including improved cardiovascular health and immune function.
July 24, 2024 at 11:37 PM