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Blue-State Plague No More

A month or two ago, COVID-19 was primarily a Northeastern problem. Is that still the case?

June 2, 2020 - Michael Lewyn

Observatory Elevator

Elevators Are Not the Villain

Even some defenders of urbanism fear buildings that are tall enough for elevators. This fear does not seem to be supported by New York infection data.

May 11, 2020 - Michael Lewyn

Custer, North Dakota

Coronavirus Shuts Down Food Processing Plant as President Pushes Reopening Economy

As President Donald Trump eyes May 1 for "opening up states," he might want to look at states that never shut down businesses to understand his public health advisor's warning that "the virus makes the timeline."

April 19, 2020 - The Washington Post

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