Some of what’s been piling up in my RSS and newsletter apps while I’ve been struggling through a two-day depression that hopefully social distances from me today.

  • Inga Saffron explores the role of Philadelphia’s public spaces during the pandemic (and asks why we don’t pedestrianize our streets).

  • Chrissy Stroop examines the defiance of authoritarian Christians in the face of social distancing orders.

  • Nancy LeTourneau outlines the Republican principles which complicated the ability of a Republican government to respond to the pandemic.

  • Aaron Gordon suggests an opportunity in bailing out transit agencies: fix how they are funded.