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George Saunders is always right about American politics
Revisiting "Love Letter"
Nov 9 • 
Brendan Dentino
Parity is bad, actually
Why the Los Angeles Dodgers are good for all fans
Oct 19 • 
Brendan Dentino
The French protest that wasn't
What I learned about politics in Paris this week
Sep 14 • 
Brendan Dentino
What the US can learn from hurling, the world's best sport
It's not the rules that confuse us
Sep 7 • 
Brendan Dentino
Sports are coming for your healthcare
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is a disaster thanks in part to team owners
Jun 29 • 
Brendan Dentino
How the USMNT can win the 2046 World Cup in four easy steps
It’s all about politics
Jun 22 • 
Brendan Dentino
The people vs. ICE and sports team owners
Thoughts on freedom
Jun 8 • 
Brendan Dentino
The New York Times has it all wrong about stadiums (and politics)
Deconstructing Binyamin Appelbaum’s opinion piece
Jun 1 • 
Brendan Dentino
The political guide to the 2025 MLB season
Everything you need to know to be a good and just fan
Feb 16 • 
Brendan Dentino
Mike Davis was right about L.A.'s wildfires - so what?
Returning to 1998's "Ecology of Fear"
Jan 12 • 
Brendan Dentino
[Updated] The 76ers aren't causing gentrification. They're exploiting it.
This essay from April is more relevant than ever
Dec 15, 2024 • 
Brendan Dentino
Ban urban planning
A trip to London taught me how to fix cities
Dec 8, 2024 • 
Brendan Dentino
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