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5 Pandemic Mistakes We Keep Repeating

The assumptions made by public officials, and the choices made by media, too often backfired.

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The Man Who Refused to Bow

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American Cynicism Has Reached a Breaking Point

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Stories of Slavery, From Those Who Survived It

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Murderers Should Be Called Murderers

Frequently and to their faces

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The Total Absurdity of Outdoor Dining Structures

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The Sports League That Refuses to Court Certain Fans

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The Republican Party Is Now in Its End Stages

The GOP has become, in form if not in content, the Communist Party of the Soviet Union of the late 1970s.

  • Tom Nichols
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The property values of the popular game reflect a legacy of racism and inequality.

  • Mary Pilon

The False Dilemma of Post-Vaccination Risk

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