New and Old #29

Friday roundup and commentary

A pandemic, a motel without power and a potentially terrifying glimpse of Orlando’s future, The Washington Post, Greg Jaffe, September 10, 2020

This sobering story paints a Dickensian picture of American poverty, following families who live in run-down motels outside Disneyworld in Orlando, Florida. It’s a tough read; the best gloss you can probably put …