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  • A Protest Is Also a Public Argument

    A Protest Is Also a Public Argument

    A gathering in a street or public square makes a claim that is larger than its signs: people affected by a decision want to be heard. The response to that claim can tell us much about how power works.

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  • Who Has Power Over App-Based Work

    Who Has Power Over App-Based Work

    A delivery worker may be called independent while an app sets the terms of each shift. Looking at the rules behind the screen makes the debate about work less abstract.

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  • The Politics Hidden in a Broken Water Tap

    The Politics Hidden in a Broken Water Tap

    A dry tap is more than an inconvenience: it shows how public decisions shape the time, money, and choices available to different households. Start with the service, and the question of power comes into view.

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