In the 1800s, mills located in counties without powerful rivers were more likely to adopt steam power, driving more rapid manufacturing growth. UChicago Economics' Shanon Hsuan-Ming Hsu, Chicago Booth's Richard Hornbeck & Anders Humlum; Martin Rotemberg bfi.uchicago.edu/insight/resear…

Practicing Peace (Shambhala Pocket Classic) (Shambhala Pocket Classics) a.co/d/iLFJnNy

Background reading to the Russian-purchase-of-'conservative'-influencers story. On the Russian, Chinese and other authoritarian regimes who are trying to build an authoritarian narrative and undermine democracy. An excerpt, in part, from AUTOCRACY INC theatlantic.com/magazine/archi…

Had some fun talking about tan suits, almonds, and voting with I've Had It Podcast. And listen – if you're still not registered to vote or don't know if you are, it's not too late: Visit IWillVote.com, check your status, and get it done.

I for one am shocked, SHOCKED, to see a presidential nominee engaging in politics by taking more broadly popular positions.

“#Womenshealthcare has become political and divisive, when it needs to remain about providing healthcare fairly to all, regardless of #gender and #identity. #accessforall” taketheleadwomen.com/blog/nbsp-lead…

“It is important for male allies in the fight for #genderfairness and #equity to ask, “What can I do to help?” — Gloria Feldt” taketheleadwomen.com/blog/nbsp-lead…

micheleweldon Great article!

Greyhound is preparing to clear out of Chicago’s downtown bus terminal “in coming weeks.” That could cause big disruptions for travelers — including those coming from states that ban abortion. Lawmakers and reproductive rights orgs are sounding the alarm: news.wttw.com/2024/09/05/ill…

Meet Ella Kuffour, a 2024–25 Northwestern Buffett Institute for Global Affairs Undergraduate Research Fellow 👋

.Texas Tribune to launch a network of local newsrooms throughout state, starting with Waco, then Austin axios.com/2024/09/05/tex…

They said my business helping women of color wouldn't work. They said I couldn't sell books. They said TV was impossible. Now: 4th book, thriving business, Kyla Pratt playing me in our film. Your vision is yours. Protect it. Believe in it before anyone else does. You've got this!

“Women have tremendous #purchasingpower. You need to have women on boards to have that #perspective at the table. — Vada O. Manager” taketheleadwomen.com/blog/nbsp-lead…

Ginni Thomas Privately Praised Group Working Against SCOTUS Reform. In a cl w/donors, First Liberty Institute’s Shackelford read the email he said came from Thomas & also labeled Justice Kagan “treasonous” for backing a stronger ethics code. shorturl.at/XfISu

I am welcoming this beautiful new chapter. 🧡 New home. New life. 📍Aix-en-Provence, #France

Writers, I’m curious: As a kid, did you read encyclopedias/dictionaries/thesauruses/reference books for fun? Or was I just weird?

Often men who are violent to their wives are violent to their kids as well.

.Kamala Harris took a break from debate prep and visited Penzeys Spices in Pittsburgh on Saturday. When she entered the store, the vice president greeted a woman who appeared near tears as they hugged. Harris assured her that things would work out. “We’re all in this together,”

Pretty big waves along the Chicago lakefront today as seen here at 31st St Beach. Enjoy their beauty at a safe distance and don't even think about swimming. #ilwx #chicagowx