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What Caused The 2020 Homicide Spike?

Scott Alexander presents evidence that the 2020 US homicide spike was caused by Black Lives Matter protests rather than the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Jun 29, 2022 3,881 words 338 likes 1,344 comments Listen · 33 min Read Read
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Book Review: San Fransicko

A detailed review of Michael Shellenberger's 'San Fransicko', examining its critiques of San Francisco's progressive policies on homelessness, drugs, and crime.

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Jun 23, 2022 25,628 words 203 likes 874 comments Listen · 178 min Read Read
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