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What Caused The 2020 Homicide Spike?
Scott Alexander presents evidence that the 2020 US homicide spike was caused by Black Lives Matter protests rather than the COVID-19 pandemic.
26 min read 3,881 words
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COVID/Vitamin D: Much More Than You Wanted To Know
Scott Alexander critically evaluates the evidence for Vitamin D's role in COVID-19 prevention and treatment, ultimately leaning towards skepticism while acknowledging the low risk of supplementation.
20 min read 2,989 words
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Why DC’s Low Graduation Rates?
Scott analyzes the projected drop in DC's high school graduation rates, exploring various explanations and comparing DC to other states, ultimately suggesting widespread inflation of graduation rates elsewhere.
11 min read 1,596 words