Alex Priest

November 8, 2011
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Moved

So it’s official—I’ve moved. Not in the Internet world, but in the real world. I’m officially a resident of the Edgewood neighborhood in Washington, DC. It’s exciting. The new townhouse is incredible, my roommates (@ptklein and @scottlanford) are fantastic, and … Continue reading

November 4, 2011
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When is a Job Not a Job?

Go read the job numbers from today. Back? Ok good. Now re-read this part: The Labor Department data showed private sector employment increased by 104,000, while government jobs continued a downward trend, reporting a loss of 24,000 jobs. Private sector? … Continue reading

July 9, 2010
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Is This What the Stimulus Should Have Been?

Maybe this is what the stimulus should have been: Call me a crazy liberal, but I find it difficult to argue with the success and the good things that came out of the WPA. This article on Brainpicker got me … Continue reading