Cup of Joe

The Education of John Wesley Powell

Powell died a great man—the kind of great man that can only be forged by the crucible of experience.

Jul 24 • Joe Pitts

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June 2026

New American Cities and the 1912 Institute

Some new writing and a recent event in Arizona.

Jun 30 • Joe Pitts

May 2026

Is It Too Late for America?

A new essay, various travels, and some fun reads/listens.

May 26 • Joe Pitts

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On what it means to be local

We cannot lose sight of an important fact (it may well be the most important fact of our lives): We come from somewhere.

May 12 • Joe Pitts

April 2026

Dispatch from Dallas

The Sun Belt's newfound prominence, a couple trips out West, and more.

Apr 29 • Joe Pitts

March 2026

Relaunching an old newsletter

Cup of Joe is back.

Mar 25 • Joe Pitts

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