Articles by Jonathan Hiskes
Jonathan Hiskes is a writer in Seattle and a former Grist staff reporter. Find him at jonathanhiskes.com and on Twitter.
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Wisconsin governor's race: Barrett vs. Walker
Milwaukee's mayor and county executive face off this fall, bringing very different visions for rebuilding Wisconsin's economy.
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The world's largest metro transit system is in …
After opening several new lines this year, it's got 282 stations and 420 km (261 mi) of lines, compared to 408 km in London and 368 km in New York.
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Massachusetts governor’s race: Patrick vs. Cahill vs. Baker vs. Stein
Mass. Gov. Deval Patrick adopted a forward-looking energy plan, but it's been constrained by economic calamity set in motion before he took office.
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American overwork and German “short work”
The German concept of Kurzarbeit, or "short work," encourages employers to reduce hours rather than lay workers off when business is slow.
