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Jake J. Smith
Journalist
Jake J. Smith is an independent journalist covering public policy, the social sciences, and life in Chicago. His work has appeared at The Oxford American, Marketplace, Quartz, NPR Illinois, WBEZ, and other outlets. Follow him on Twitter at @JakeJeromeSmith.
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