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Your Prospect Weekend Reads
Week of 8/9/2021
Stories from the week you don't want to miss!
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo prepares to board a helicopter after
announcing his resignation, August 10, 2021, in New York.
Cuomo Leaves, but a Corrupt Political Culture Remains in New York
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Although Andrew Cuomo has resigned, Writing Fellow Lee Harris explains
how the structure of state government, with its centralized power and
few ethical checks, invites scandal after scandal.
Lawful Carnage
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As the 20th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, Contributor Rozina Ali
reviews books by Samuel Moyn and Spencer Ackerman that consider the
inherent contradictions of the endless war on terrorism.
Student Loan Pause Extended. Next Stop, Cancellation?
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The authority to forgive student debt is the same as the authority to
pause payments. Executive Editor David Dayen argues that there's no
excuse not to move forward.
The Truth About Intervening Powers in the Middle East
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Contributors Trita Parsi and Matthew Petti assert that the "biggest
meddler" of the region is the UAE and not Iran.
Corporate Lobbyists Seek 'Grassroots' Support for Forced Arbitration
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Contributor Amelia Pollard with a story about emails that reveal a
conservative tactic to promote forced arbitration in Arizona.
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