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Thoughts and essays on the hidden systems that make the world work

A novel, in progress

Expert Mode

Everything I've learned about building government capacity, in novel form. New chapters are published here as they are written.

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Recent notes about civic systems

08 Nov 26

Elections are only as good as implementation

6 min read
06 Oct 26

Introducing Expert Mode

2 min read
28 Jan 23

Speak Softly and Carry a Long Roadmap

11 min read
15 Jan 23

What is a NOTAM, and why should you care

4 min read
26 Oct 22

New Yorkers: Vote for the climate bond ballot initiative

3 min read