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Lia Russell
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Lia Russell is a journalist based in Washington, D.C., and the Bay Area.
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January 16, 2020
Lia Russell
The Silicon Valley Economy Is Here. And It’s a Nightmare.
Low pay, soaring rents, and cities littered with e-scooters. Welcome to the future.
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