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It wasn't broken, and this isn't fixing it
On search engine optimization, social sharing cards, and the honorable pedigree of the hyperlink
May 31 • Brian Gongol
Higher than an unalienable right
On role models, the Declaration of Independence, and why it's more important to be good than happy (but happiness is still really good)
May 30 • Brian Gongol
Gross salaries and their causes
On convenience-store clerks, minding the gap, and the real reasons why some people take home bigger paychecks than their peers elsewhere
May 29 • Brian Gongol
The future of public works
On community-scale solar, Housing First, and the things we ought to consider having public works departments care for in our cities
May 27 • Brian Gongol
Memorials as safety guard
On FPV drones, conflict overseas, and why Memorial Day will always matter
May 26 • Brian Gongol
The final broadcast of CBS News Radio
On inertia, smartphone alerts, and what's being lost from the public interest
May 24 • Brian Gongol
Albexit is a bad risk to take
On youth activities, fire alarms, and what it says about consistent execution that there's a serious effort afoot to get Alberta out of Canada
May 23 • Brian Gongol
Uber may be saving lives
On ride-hailing apps, impaired drivers, and where saved lives are coming from
May 22 • Brian Gongol
Zombie Google Reader
On AI slop, Bluesky marketing gimmicks, and the tragedy of losing public services like Google Reader
May 21 • Brian Gongol
Trust(worthy) funds
On electric vehicles, populist pandering, and the problem with cutting the gas tax at a time like this
May 18 • Brian Gongol
C'mon, ride the train
On labor strikes, the Long Island Rail Road, and why we need to think of something beyond population growth when it comes to planning transportation…
May 17 • Brian Gongol
Why are we even talking?
On rivalries, "should" statements, and the question underlying the very purpose of a major summit meeting
May 14 • Brian Gongol
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