Clearing the Tabs February 28, 2021

Ending January with some things I've read so far in the second half of this month, or will be reading soon. A lot of people are staying at home looking for things to read, so I've broken this month into two parts again, and will probably keep doing this for a while. Also, just because I share something on here does not mean I agree with it, but I think opposing ideas are good for the mind on occasion.

February 19

Government Has a Trust Problem. It Will Take Time to Restore
The route to trust in our institutions is through candor, competence and a clear sense of mission. Two examples, from Indiana and West Virginia, show how trust can be rebuilt one careful step at a time.

February 21
The American City’s Long Road to Recovery

February 23
Economic Civil War
Inside the bitter battle over America’s new geography.

Clearing the Tabs February 15, 2021

Here are some things I've read so far this month or will be reading soon. A lot of people are staying at home looking for things to read, so I've broken this month into two parts again, expect a post on February 28 as well. Also, just because I post something here does not mean I agree with it, it simply means it made me think and I think my readers might enjoy it.

February 4
Strong Communities Need Public Spaces—and Private Enterprise
We need parks and libraries and town squares for gathering. We also need shops, restaurants, and other commercial amenities.

Febuary 8
Nor’easters would be disastrous to a Green America

February 9
Government Spending Is Becoming One Big Fraud-Fest

Homeless, but dying with dignity

Despite wishful thinking, cities won’t come back without major reform

February 10
The Other California
After Covid-19, the Inland Empire offers a way forward for the Golden State.

February 13

Ben Sasse’s Conviction: Trump’s Lies Caused This

In a series of interviews leading up to Saturday’s impeachment vote, the GOP senator described the stakes as he sees them: nothing less than the integrity of the Constitution.

February 14
COVID-19 and the Ongoing Global Workplace Revolution

February 15

Gina Carano and Crowd-Sourced McCarthyism
Talking with the Star Wars actress about her cancellation and a meme.

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