The Crisis Is Real, But We Have a Secret Weapon
Last Sunday, I wrote an op-ed on the COVID-19 crisis for the local newspaper in my childhood hometown, arguing that we can save hundreds of thousands, maybe millions, of lives. But it's going to require an unexpected weapon: compassion.
Our American Discourse, Ep. 11: Transit-Oriented Development
People are moving back into the cities, and cities are once again building the things that people want. But where should they go? In this episode, we define, describe, and debate “transit-oriented development” with Seva Rodnyansky.
Watch My New Talk on the Social Determinants of Health!
Last month, I was invited to speak at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine about historical examples of sustainable financing institutions to improve population health. This is the video of my talk.
Geography: The Latest Front in the Class War
We talk a lot about the partisan divide in this country, but we don't talk enough about the geographic divide. The citizens who feel the greatest disconnect from collective institutions are often the ones who live farthest away from them.