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Copyeditor/fact-checker at The Argument. Horror fan, cat dad, board game enthusiast. Repentant mansplainer, unrepentant (((globalist))). He/him

Washington, DC
Joined August 2015
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Very cool that it becomes a national crisis anytime gas prices go either up or down
I don’t think this definition of “scromiting” would have passed the sniff test at The New York Times or The Washington Post if they had read it. Which leads me to believe that they didn’t read it before reporting it. theargumentmag.com/p/no-28-m…
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There’s no good reason for cold medicine to bundle together three or more active ingredients. It’s bad for the consumer and rewards the industry’s worst instincts. Should DayQuil be legal? theargumentmag.com/p/should-…
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Putting aside the insanity of putting Trump's face on the bill, the only thing having a $250 bill in circulation would accomplish would be to make it easier to do crimes
Breaking news: Trump administration officials have pressed the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to design a $250 bill featuring the president’s portrait, in what would be the first appearance of a living person on U.S. currency in more than 150 years. wapo.st/4dQNsGj
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Watching the new live action One Piece season and constantly distracted by how much Captain Smoker looks like Gavin Newsom
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The sass of this guard in The Wizard of Oz
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Get ready for whole new levels of co-branding
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Big night for Bank Street elementary school class of 2006
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And, of course, both of these achievements pale in comparison to those of their classmate, the copy editor for @TheArgumentMag
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Who knew a line chart could be this funny
wild to to see this from the dallas fed
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"The red, green and purple lines are hypothetical paths for per capita GFP based on different scenarios." What peerless deadpan
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Every time I've knocked doors on a campaign, it's struck me: New citizens who have recently gained the right to vote are always the most informed, the interested to learn more about candidates' views, and the most concerned that they make the right choice. It's always inspiring
Replying to @JerusalemDemsas
The last step is to center the patriotism of immigrants and explicitly argue in favor of assimilation. This is not a sacrifice. For the large part, immigrants are already patriotic, they self selected to join this country! I would know.
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Introducing "Mad Libs," an irregular debate column where writers can duke it out over big ideas. Check out this week's debate on direct cash payments to address poverty! theargumentmag.com/p/mad-lib…
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Excited to announce I'm joining The Argument as our in-house copyeditor and fact checker. We're building a liberal media organization focused on positive visions for change, not just defenses of the status quo. Come check it out and join us! theargumentmag.com/p/introdu…
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It's a good observation, but failing to mention Obama in the entire article is an oversight vox.com/culture/2023/7/23/23… via @voxdotcom
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Lot of sass going on in this subhead
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In Uncut Gems, why do Adam Sandler's transition lenses turn dark at night
Fountain pens are outlawed now. I don't make the rules
"I can't bear this bloody thing!": King Charles' signing ceremony at Northern Ireland's Hillsborough Castle made one thing clear – even royalty can't escape the frustration of an inadequate pen.