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Week of July 29th
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Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA) speaks during a House Committee on Oversight and Reform hearing, on Capitol Hill in Washington, June 8, 2022.
The Only Member of Congress Who Has Worked for Kamala Harris [link removed]: In an interview with David Dayen, Rep. Katie Porter spoke highly of Kamala Harris's progressive bona fides from the time she worked for her in the California AG's office, securing relief for homeowners in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis.
[link removed] School's Out [link removed]: The dominant media narrative about America's colleges has been about campus protests and culture war battles, but for many institutions the real challenge is just keeping the doors open. Lilah Burke reports on the existential crisis facing higher education for our August print issue.
Kamala Harris's Eric Holder Problem [link removed]: To energize progressives and run a strong campaign, Kamala Harris will need to resist the pull of the corporate wing of the party. So why, Robert Kuttner asks, of all the people available to review and recommend possible candidates for the vice presidency, did she choose Eric Holder?
[link removed] Neighborhoods Play Hardball [link removed]: For decades, wealthy owners and financiers have gotten cities to pay for their sports stadiums. Gabrielle Gurley reports for our August print issue on how communities at risk of displacement are fighting back.
Wall Street Hits the Locker Room [link removed]: A landmark $2.8 billion settlement with the NCAA will establish compensation for college athletes, but increased private equity investment in college athletics could destabilize the industry and financially exploit athletes. Luke Goldstein has the story for our August issue.
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