What a week. People, getting to this Friday was a Herculean effort. So I applaud you all for making it this far.
I rounded up some of the more eye-opening work I ran across this week, from politics to composting, with one solicitation for West Texas recommendations nestled in there, too.

Top 5 for 2/21/2020

1. ‘The Great Google Revolt’ — NYT
   Four Google employees were fired in the midst of challenging their employer on new contracts and products that perpetuated nefarious, dystopian uses for their technology. The New York Times set out to capture their story, and the story of an internet giant compromising its culture and tech.
   

2. We’ll be heading out to West Texas next month and are soliciting your favorite things in both Marfa and Fort Davis. Got a favorite trail? Restaurant? Watering hole? Let me know below. 👇

3. ‘33 Restaurants to Eat at In Houston’s Chinatown’ — Houston Chronicle
   Misinformation regarding the coronavirus has put enormous strain on Houston’s Chinatown restaurants — so here is a guide to going out and supporting the city’s food community while filling your belly accordingly.
   

4. ‘A Banana Peel, a Diaper, and a Plastic Bag Walk Into Austin’s Composting Program’ — Austin Chronicle
   The dirty hippie in me rejoiced when the City of Austin launched their composting pilot program in our east campus neighborhood in 2013. Now that the program has extended to the entire city, the Austin Chronicle takes a deeper look into the success — and challenges — that face a city-wide scale for composting.
   

5. Voting in Super Tuesday? Here’s Everything You Need to Know — Texas Tribune
   If you’re voting this Super Tuesday (or early, through 2/28!), I implore you to give this comprehensive guide, compiled by The Texas Tribune, a whirl. Find out what’s on your ballot, check our candidate, and get prepared to make your voice heard!

Have a great weekend, y’all — and go vote!

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