Stevenson’s army, September 2
– Matt Yglesias shows why the GOP proposal for war on Mexico is simplistic, short-sighted, and stupid.
– Colin Woodard shows how different regions of the US are even on life expectancy.
– WSJ graphically shows Russian defenses in Ukraine
– WaPo tells the political history of Labor Day
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