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Intended Consequences

Forecasting in short stories

Intended Consequences

Chapter 3: End of the Line

Feb 28, 2025

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Chapter 3: End of the Line

As the 2026 election results roll in, David and Rachel witness the final collapse of political opposition in Kansas. With a Republican sweep and a new governor poised to push even more extreme policies, Rachel is ready to leave—but David isn’t sure if uprooting their family is the answer.

Jason Anderson
Jason Anderson

Intended Consequences

Chapter 2: The Power Grab

Feb 13, 2025

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Chapter 2: The Power Grab

As the legislature tightens its grip, Rachel watches in real-time as public schools are gutted and big-money donors cement the state’s one-party rule—while most of her neighbors don’t even seem to notice.

Jason Anderson
Jason Anderson

Intended Consequences

Chapter 1: Cracks in the Foundation

Feb 10, 2025

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Chapter 1: Cracks in the Foundation

Sometimes, when everything is in motion, it can be hard to step back and see where we’re going. Stories are one way to make the abstract real—for example, what is the design behind the Kansas legislature’s collection of bills? What's the plan? How does life change?

Jason Anderson
Jason Anderson
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