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: 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: Read Nicholas Slaytonon 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?: 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: 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: 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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