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Prospect Weekend Reads
Week of February 13th
Stories from the week you don't want to miss!
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A large plume of smoke rises over East Palestine, Ohio, after a
controlled detonation of a portion of a derailed Norfolk Southern
freight train carrying toxic chemicals, February 6, 2023.
Chemical Desolation in Appalachia
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Residents of East Palestine, Ohio within a mile of the train derailment
evacuation zone have been eligible for reimbursements from Norfolk
Southern-but claiming the reimbursement could prevent them from taking
legal action in the future. Jarod Facundo has the story.
How Los Angeles Tenants Beat the Landlords-For Now
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Read Nicholas Slayton on how the LA Tenants Union and the broader tenant
movement in Los Angeles won major legislative concessions and become a
real force in city politics.
Does COVID-19 Damage the Immune System?
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With the exception of rare cases, studies show COVID-19 does not have a
long-term effect on the immune system. Ryan Cooper looks at the
evidence.
Passing the Buck Along the Forgotten Canadian Border
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An influx of migrants crossing the Canadian border from the U.S. has
Canada concerned. A largely unregulated northern border has long been
the status quo, but as Gabrielle Gurley describes, a Canadian Supreme
Court case could throw that into turmoil.
How Noncompete Agreements Hamstrung America's Pandemic Response
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The FTC held a public forum this week for workers to discuss the
proposed ban on non-compete agreements. Luke Goldstein wrote about how
non-competes prevented doctors from leaving their practices to assist in
areas hardest hit by COVID-19.
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