Slow Boring — Archive

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Wednesday thread
Why it’s hard to measure antisemitism
Its prevalence depends on how you measure it — but there are grounds for concern
Tuesday Thread
The economic research policymakers actually need
I was a senior administration official, here’s what was helpful
Monday Thread + Reader Survey
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Our broken global humanitarian system
It's time for donor governments to step up
Sunday thread
Saturday thread
The Take Bakery: Simplifying the income tax code
A plan to do the impossible
Friday thread
Friday Grab Bag: American education is ... fine
What historians actually do, thoughts on "reconductoring," and how the US education system stacks up internationally
Thursday thread
Negativity is making everyone miserable
If you want to make a difference, log off and take action
Wednesday thread
A history (and defense) of left vs right
The concept may be rooted in 18th century French politics, but it's still useful today