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[PREVIEW] The View from Below: Something More Durable

October 17, 2026 · 5 min

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How much of an investigation should rest on a personal story? In Something More Durable, I reflect on the experience behind Paper Sings, the limits of media attention, and building a public record that can be tested.

The View from Below explores the choices and reasoning behind the investigation.

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