But they can still turn back.
Sunday Essay: On Coldplay, Ernest Holmes, and Moments When We Can Do Anything
No. 1
What Portion of Your State’s Population Lives in Large Cities?
And why it might be worth knowing.
Congress Has Done Nothing on Police Reform
Not every police reform action should be national law. But some legislation is necessary, and conspicuously absent.
Comparing the Coronavirus Situation Across States
By state: how bad things are, how better/worse they’re getting.
Yes, the Coronavirus Is Much Deadlier Than Driving
The coronavirus is, for those who catch it, as deadly on average as roughly 900,000 miles of driving.
The Gettysburg Address and Independence Day
“It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us.”
Worth Reading: Doug Glanville and Ian Desmond on Racism and Baseball
Twenty minutes of your time.
Is the Future of Media a la Carte?
A garble of thoughts about the future of media.
Qualified Immunity, Constitutional Rights, and the Need for Congress to Do Something
A critical piece of police reform is on the table in Congress. Constitutional rights are at stake.
Support Your Local HBCU
The quickest of primers on Minority-Serving Institutions.
Worth Reading: Ezra Klein on Change Within the Media
Explanations for partisanization of media, how “what’s fit to print” changes over time, and the media’s place in demographic shifts.
Sunday’s Protest in Austin: Why I Marched, What I Learned, and What I’m Learning
“If there’s a white person out there who doesn’t need to make any more progress on race, I haven’t met them yet, and they certainly aren’t me.”
Action You Can Take: Contacting Your State and Local Elected Officials
There are many actions you can take to help combat racism, but if political engagement is one you wish to explore, here’s some information to help you address violent policing with state and local officials.
Action You Can Take: Contacting Your Federal Representatives
There are many actions you can take to help combat racism, but if political engagement is one you wish to explore, here are some measures you can ask your representative and senators to support.
How Police Can Protect Peaceful Protests
Peaceful protesting is essential to our societal process. We must protect it.
Here’s How Big the U.S. Population Is
Worth knowing. Or at least referencing now and then.
How COVID-19 Testing Numbers Compare Between States
A look at how states’ testing has fared so far.