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Very Professional Journalizing

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A newsletter by a smartass, middle-of-the-pack political reporter, about (1) how the news works and (2) gender politics (especially mmmmmMASCULINITY). And then (3) every so often I just write something to amuse myself.

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About Danielle Kurtzleben

Covering politics for NPR. Sometimes reviewing books. RTs sung to Camptown Ladies.

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