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Stewart Rhodes' Crime Against America
After sentencing him to 18 years in prison, Judge Amit Mehta makes clear the continuing danger of this seditious conspiracist
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What Does Patriotism Mean to You?
There once was a simple idea about patriotism. On a holiday like Memorial Day (or Veterans Day or Independence Day), put up a flag. Respect the …
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Trapped in a Time Loop
From DeSantis to debt ceiling talks to Russian sanctions, the needle seems stuck in retrograde
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Grievance, Persecution and the Endless Excuse
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Trump Fraud, Known Lies and Enduring Grievance
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Courage and the Hunger for Truth
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The Sickening Cynicism of Thoughts and Prayers
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American Carnage, Enemies Everywhere
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The Radical Notion of Hope (redux)
At a time when there are plenty of reasons to doubt and despair, acknowledge what hurts you and plot your next move
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What Teacher Influenced You the Most?
Amid the disturbing reality of Republican book banning, school shootings and hostility toward teachers of African American history, slavery, gen…
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The Pursuit of Ignorance
Ron DeSantis proudly defunds diversity, equity and inclusion programs in Florida, part of his ongoing attacks on education and democracy as his official…
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To Really Celebrate Mothers (and Families)
Focusing on family policies and women's rights extends the appreciation for mothers beyond one day each year
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What Life Event Has Moved You Most?
My daughter Katrina’s college graduation was yesterday. This kind of event always makes me a little weepy, whether it’s my own child or a perfec…
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Courage and the Hunger for Truth
E. Jean Carroll reminds us that only by speaking truth to power do we have a chance to hold the criminal former White House occupant accountable and…
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The Sickening Cynicism of Thoughts and Prayers
Another mass shooting in Texas and all Gregg Abbott and Ted Cruz have to offer are empty platitudes
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America, America
Dispatches of alarm and hope, on politics and society, democracy and justice. With passion and urgency.

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