Income Taxes - Operating Loss Carryforward Expiration (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
2020	$ 3,517
2021	14,079
2022	16,074
2023	26,845
Thereafter	1,153,300
Total loss carryforwards	$ 1,213,815

Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Year Five and Thereafter

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