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Mallory Brangan

Mallory Brangan

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Policy & politics graphics, animating, editing, elucidating

Latest articles by Mallory Brangan

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The 70% top tax rate, explained with potatoesThe 70% top tax rate, explained with potatoes
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We explain with potatoes.

By Kimberly Mas, Alvin Chang and 1 more
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Why do taxpayers pay billions for football stadiums?Why do taxpayers pay billions for football stadiums?
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Cities want football teams. Owners want stadiums.

By Mallory Brangan
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Why the US celebrates Columbus DayWhy the US celebrates Columbus Day
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Should Columbus Day be Indigenous Peoples’ Day?

By Christina Thornell and Mallory Brangan
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Why people are buying cartoon cats on the blockchainWhy people are buying cartoon cats on the blockchain
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Forget cryptocurrencies — these are cryptocollectibles.

By Cleo Abram and Mallory Brangan
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Why Atlantic fish are invading the ArcticWhy Atlantic fish are invading the Arctic
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Southern species are flooding into the far north.

By Mallory Brangan and Eli Kintisch
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How a warmer Arctic could intensify extreme weatherHow a warmer Arctic could intensify extreme weather
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As the Arctic thaws, its atmosphere is changing and disrupting global weather.

By Mallory Brangan and Eli Kintisch
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What melting sea ice means for life in the ArcticWhat melting sea ice means for life in the Arctic
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Light is flooding into the Arctic. There will be winners and losers.

By Mallory Brangan and Eli Kintisch
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The problem with online charter schoolsThe problem with online charter schools
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In most places, kids are falling way behind.

By Liz Scheltens and Mallory Brangan
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The new US tax law, explained with cerealThe new US tax law, explained with cereal
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We’re a few Crunch Berries short, friends.

By Liz Scheltens, Mallory Brangan and 1 more
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The real reason American health care is so expensiveThe real reason American health care is so expensive
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Hint: single-payer won’t automatically fix it.

By Liz Scheltens, Mallory Brangan and 1 more