Michael Hobbes

Senior Enterprise Reporter, HuffPost

Michael Hobbes covers the new economy for HuffPost. He’s based in Seattle.

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The Undead Myth of Sex Trafficking At The Super Bowl
There's no evidence that sporting events expand the market for exploitation. So why does it pop up again every year?
3 years ago
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Stop Blaming COVID-19 Deaths On Population Density
North Dakota has twice as many COVID-19 cases per capita as New Jersey. It’s time to finally put this pandemic myth to rest.
3 years ago
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America’s Eviction Crisis Is A Public Health Disaster Waiting To Happen
Pushing millions of people out of their homes could prolong the coronavirus pandemic and trigger a wave of long-term impacts.
3 years ago
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America Is Having A Third Coronavirus Wave. Some Countries Are Having Their First.
People and politicians have reached the "bargaining" stage of the pandemic.
3 years ago
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The Pandemic Is Increasing Child Sex Trafficking, But Not For Reasons You May Think
Economic collapse and cuts to social services, not predators in white vans, are putting children at risk.
3 years ago
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A Quarter Million Americans Have Died From COVID-19. It Didn't Have To Be This Way.
The United States' grim mortality statistics are the direct result of political decisions by the country’s leaders.
3 years ago
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Partisanship Is Making Americans Vote For Things They Don’t Actually Want
Why Americans vote against their interests, and why it's just going to get worse.
3 years ago
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The 2020 Election: Another Case For Getting Rid Of The Electoral College
The winner of the popular vote is clear. The winner of the election isn't.
3 years ago
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Why Are COVID-19 Cases Soaring In The Midwest?
Cold weather, bad policies and "pandemic fatigue."
3 years ago
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What Is The Internet Doing To Boomers’ Brains?
Social media platforms are sucking a generation into a misinformation rabbit hole.
3 years ago
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The Pandemic Has Benefited One Group Of People: Billionaires
Roughly 3 out of 4 American billionaires have seen a rise in their net worths. Elon Musk alone has tripled his net worth during the pandemic.
4 years ago
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The Futile Quest for Hard Numbers on Child Sex Trafficking
Social media posts describe child sex trafficking as a huge and growing problem, but credible estimates indicate smaller numbers.
4 years ago