Prospect Weekend Reads Week of July 11th Stories from the week you don’t want to miss!
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ERCOT continues to warn Texans about potential power outages as temperatures in the state soar higher than predicted.
Texas Grid Heaves Under Extreme Heat: Texas' free market approach to the power grid has created a surplus of solar and wind energy, but record-breaking temperatures reveal the vulnerabilities of the system. Lee Harris has the story.
AIPAC Has Taken Over the Democratic Primary Process: AIPAC has spent tens of millions of dollars in Democratic primaries this cycle. Will party leadership take a stand? Don't miss Staff Writer Alexander Sammon on the consequences of AIPAC spending on our democracy.
The Case Against Judicial Review: Managing Editor Ryan Cooper wrote about how judicial review empowers an
undemocratic Supreme Court to destroy Americans' constitutional rights.
Railroad Profit-Making Strategy Comes at a Cost: President Biden recently announced a presidential emergency board to prevent a strike or lockout of the entire U.S. railroad industry. Editor David Dayen wrote about how rising tensions over a proposed merger led the industry to this moment. New York Gov. Hochul's Husband Works for Corporate Giant Accused of Union-Busting: As Rachel Phua and Mike Elk report, William Hochul is general counsel at Delaware North — the contractor that fired tour guides at Yellowstone National Park for unionizing.
