I will say, if I never again hear “private public partnership” again in my life, I will have heard it enough.

Unfortunately, in US journalism it is considered neutral to spread a lie, but it is considered "biased" to call out a lie. So, there is a structural asymmetry that rewards colorful lies with virality.

“Capitol Hill Gains” too

erik you're such a good fucking writer (i say this to myself every time i read a piece of yours)

Please check out the whole thing – this is just scraping the surface of all that this issue has to offer! And in case you missed it, you can read my contribution here. www.thedriftmag.com/how-i-learne...

I’ve only walked into a Target a few times this year and it’s so funny how joyless the experience has been (why did I used to love that place so much years ago?)