Freelance writer and editor with a focus on economics. Experimenting in photojournalism as I learn the medium. Formerly @Politico, @Bloomberg, @BusinessWeek.
Washington, D.C.
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Seventh (7th!!) flight delay since this morning. Now more than four hours late and I, as the consumer, have literally zero recourse under terms of carriage. This is one reason I avoid @AmericanAir whenever possible. We need a #passengerbillofrights
@AmericanAir says they “regret” inconveniencing me. That’s nice. Again, they hold all the cards. #passengerrights
Scenes from yesterday, starting with the White House lockdown.
#Nationalguardshot
#photojournalism
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Another happy night at the Birchmere. @mcrenshaw @fperdomo and Derrick Anderson lift my spirits every time. Thanks for playing Mary Anne! – at Alexandria, VA
Hi folks – I recently left Politico to take a sabbatical. I expect to be back in the housing/economics space soon, once I take a quick breather.
Meanwhile, please keep me up to date on your #housing news! Danke/Gracias/Merci/and much obliged.
Hey folks - This is a great opportunity, especially for someone with a business/financial background. And nice bosses to boot! 🙂 #journalism
Politico is hiring for its sustainability team!
We're looking for someone to follow in @Woellert's sure-footed footsteps:
recruiting.ultipro.com/PER10…
After reporting record earnings, #oil companies announced record buybacks.
Is this the highest, best use of excess capital? We dig into the question. H/t to Tim Doyle @BPC_Bipartisan for the help.
politi.co/3PVZLUp via @politico
Productivity gains? Not in construction’s corner of the economy.
There are many contributors to the #housing affordability crisis, and the homebuilding industry itself is one of them.
#AffordableHousing #homeownership #EconTwitter
politi.co/3IjqnMh @politico
What’s in your mutual fund?
@GaryGensler wants #ESG-minded retail investors to know what they’re buying. Stay tuned for details on the latest rule from the #SEC
Fat-free investing politi.co/3NugNHC via @politico
Ditto that, @TonyFratto. Here’s his Q&A with us - he’s very direct.
politico.com/newsletters/the…
Not many CEOs explain how ESG is pro-capitalism, good business, and just simple common sense as well as @BankofAmerica’s Brian Moynihan. Other CEOs should just crib his comments. @SquawkCNBC @andrewrsorkin
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Is woke capitalism winning? It always comes down to the bottom line: "Companies have chosen sides. There’s money to be made, and they can’t afford to be neutral."
The latest Long Game sustainability newsletter from @Woellert @ceboudreau and @debra_kahn
politi.co/3xU1jbi
Lorraine retweeted
New job alert: @politico is hiring a sustainability reporter! Come work with me & @Woellert if you want to hold corporations/policymakers accountable to their promises on climate, labor, inequality and more: recruiting.ultipro.com/PER10…
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Corporations are going all-in on environmental disclosure – not. @CDP‘s annual report shows that more companies don’t participate than do.
politi.co/3duTfTa via @politico #ESG #climate #water #deforestation
How do we protect #biodiversity? The financial system will be key, says @davidwicraig.
“Financial flows fund the destruction of the natural systems…there should be tougher controls,” he told @ceboudreau.
Read the full Q&A here: politi.co/3duTfTa
Sneaky dealings: $ENGIY & $LNG signed a secret gas deal just months after French officials nixed an earlier Engie deal over emissions concerns. @bjlefebvre has the scoop in today’s Long Game.
“Keep it under the radar,” Engie wrote.
politi.co/3duTfTa @politico #ESG #LNG
In an aviation first, @united will pilot a passenger flight powered solely by sustainable aviation fuel. If you’re in D.C., look for the plane to land @Reagan_Airport tomorrow.
@ceboudreau has the interview in this week’s Long Game.
#SAF #ESG politi.co/3o5rx5t @politico