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Jack Meserve

Freelance Writer

Jack Meserve is the managing editor of Democracy: A Journal of Ideas. He has written for New York magazine, the Chronicle of Higher Education, and elsewhere.

Latest articles by Jack Meserve

The Highlight
How routine police stops are becoming viral social media fodderHow routine police stops are becoming viral social media fodder
The Highlight

Police body cameras were supposed to ensure justice. They’ve turned into YouTube content.

By Jack Meserve
Policy
How states humiliate single parents who need government assistanceHow states humiliate single parents who need government assistance
Policy

The invasive challenge faced by single parents seeking government assistance.

By Jack Meserve
Culture
America’s bad bet on expanding legal sports gamblingAmerica’s bad bet on expanding legal sports gambling
Culture

The unfortunate consequences of the huge growth of sports betting, explained.

By Jack Meserve
Life
This Penn professor has been offending minorities for years. Will tenure save her?This Penn professor has been offending minorities for years. Will tenure save her?
Life

The University of Pennsylvania’s Amy Wax problem, explained.

By Jack Meserve
Explainers
The Mississippi welfare fraud involving Brett Favre, explainedThe Mississippi welfare fraud involving Brett Favre, explained
Explainers

How a WWE wrestler, corrupt Mississippi officials, and Brett Favre allegedly siphoned money away from poor people.

By Jack Meserve

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