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My Side of the Aisle
Commentary and analysis on important political and economic events, primarily from the perspective of millennial thinkers. We’re a nonpartisan publication but we resist Trump and fascism.
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Commentary and analysis on important political and economic events, primarily from the perspective of millennial thinkers. We’re a nonpartisan publication but we resist Trump and fascism.

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Samuel C. O'Brient
Financial News Writer.
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Samuel Clemens
Financial news writer by day, political commentator by night. Former economic policy analyst. Founder and Publisher of My Side of the Aisle.
Writers
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Samuel Clemens
Financial news writer by day, political commentator by night. Former economic policy analyst. Founder and Publisher of My Side of the Aisle.
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Jairam R Prabhu
Blogger|Podcaster|Student|Engineer|Content Writing. Writes on Science, Elections, Technology, Politics, International Relations|Runs Journal of Knowledge
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Ken Briggs
Engineer, tech co-founder, writer, and student of foreign policy. Talks about the intersection of technology, politics, business, foreign affairs, and history
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Manny Otiko
Manny Otiko writes about race, politics and sports. He has been published in Salon and LA Weekly. Follow him on Twitter @mannyotiko.
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Adebayo Adeniran
A lifelong bibliophile, who seeks to unleash his energy on as many subjects as possible
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Johnny Silvercloud
20 yr U.S. Army vet turned analytical street photographer who talks about power, protest, and politics. Do not defend racism or sexism when I’m in the room.
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Transylvanian
An avid football, history and movie consumer.
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Hyrum Bradshaw
Writing, physics, blockchain, tech, politics, learning, and more.
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Anthony Eichberger
Gay. Millennial. Pagan/Polytheist. Disabled. Rural-Born. Politically-Independent. Fashion-Challenged. Rational Egoist. Survivor. #AgriWarrior (Deal With It!)
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Pragmatically Progressive
We could change the world if only we could all agree on how.
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Alexis Byers, A.S
Alexis is a college student with Associate degrees in Psychology and Liberal Arts as well as Bachelor's degrees in English and Creative Writing.
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Cappelli, MFA, JD, PhD
Top Know Nothing Writer with way too many degrees who enjoys musing on life's absurdity.
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Patrick Hollis
I am a journalist with an honours degree from Coventry University. I’m a published author and journalist with several years experience in the industry
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Ramsha Ali
Independent Writer
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Paul Smales
Retired, but soon became overtaken just like the rest of the world by the pandemic. Decided to keep a record of events in the UK.
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Isabella Guran 👩🏼‍💻
Full-stack developer and digital enthusiast. Always learning and striving to create meaningful solutions using the latest technologies.Follow along my journey.
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Ben Ulansey
Writer, musician, dog whisperer, video game enthusiast and amateur lucid dreamer. I write memoirs, satires, philosophical treatises and everything in between 🐙
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Carol Lea Clark
I’m a recovering (i.e. former) professor and writer interested in history, culture, writing and politics.
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Daniel McIntosh, PhD.
Writer, consultant, public speaker. Tired of living in the Dark Ages. Working for something better. Top writer in politics and economics.
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Michele Desoer
I'm a writer and mostly-retired lawyer who writes on 2 topics (see my lists): (1) Law/Politics/Human Rights and (2) Life and Travel in Portugal and Elsewhere.
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Jaylen Kade
Twenty-something. Writing to learn the best ways of thinking, growing, and living.
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Jake M.
2x Top Writer. A blogger in love with Texas. Writing on art, music, movies, geopolitics, history, & culture. Weekly emails on Substack: thisistexas.substack.com
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Clare Cullen / Clisare
YouTube Content Creator & Twitch Streamer. I use Medium to share and expand on my video features on YouTube.
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Scott Trotter
Retired Air Force, former history teacher, and occasional political activist.
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Isaac Newton Farris Jr
Isaac Newton Farris Jr. is the nephew of Martin Luther King, Jr. and serves as Senior Fellow at the King Center.
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Pooja Prajapati
My name is Pooja and I’m a passionate content writer and social media strategist.
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✍️ Alexander Verbeek
Writer and public speaker on the beauty and fragility of nature.
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Jacques Dexteri
I write about Politics & History (+ business) • Published Author • Graduated in Political Sciences • Lived in 8 European countries • Born in 🇫🇷
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Andy Ostroy
Director, producer, podcaster, writer, resistor, non-profit-supporter of women filmmakers
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Tom Davis
Tom Davis is a 1972 West Point graduate with a Master’s degree from Harvard University. He is author of the Cold War novels “Conclave” and “Empty Quiver”.
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Frank Faiola
Political science major, progressive, mostly write political analyses and opinion
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Lawson Miller
Legal professional. Historian. MA in history from Arizona State University. MLS from S.J. Quinney College of Law at the UofU.
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JC Daytona
Just a regular person with regular thoughts in a crazy world.
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Charles McDonald
Award winning journalist, dog rescuer, husband, dad. If we met at Woodstock, I apologize for memory lapses.
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Steve Caplan
I've spent my career in the political and advertising game. Full of sharks, scoundrels and unbelievable characters. Is truth stranger than fiction? Let's see.
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John Gallagher
I started as a journalist, morphed into a researcher and inventor and I am now a full time poverty and climate activist, technology developer and eco-rebel
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Lumen Gaia
Lumen Gaia illuminates politics with environmental insights, blending "light" and "earth" for a brighter world.
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Faxian
Geostrategic Analysis. Particularly interested in the intersection of Policy and Economy given exposure to markets. AI enhanced OSINT capture is a speciality.
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Betty S Benton
Aging is not for weaklings! Recently had major unexpected surgery and just now getting my energy back. Enjoy your stories and I hope to add new ones soon.
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Professor Schwartz
Helping people overcome obstacles in life, so they can build their wealth and empire | Performance Coach | Author | Speaker
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Ted Millar
Ted Millar is a teacher, poet, and political writer for The Left Place blog on Substack: https://theleftplace.substack.com/. Twitter: @tedmillar
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Dirty Doves
An American Terrorist
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Jason Norris
I write because it helps me make sense of this crazy world, and to help me relax.
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Eugenio Ambrosi
Writing on International relations, migration and humanitarian issues after serving for 34 years as senior UN official in Africa, Latin America, Asia and Europe
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Sean Myers
Professional legal blogger and author of Flight of Fools, a satire/fantasy about escapism and reality — https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B49PRRSF
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Mark Spowart | Photographer | Writer | Traveller
I cut my teeth in the world of photojournalism capturing life in a relatable way. I write about photography, travel & politics. www.markspowartphotography.com
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David Baumgarten
Author, eco-advocate. Activist, cancer survivor. Serial-Philanthropic neuroscientist. Mtn. Farm adventurer with family.
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Sharon Johnson
Published in literary magazines. Retired health & human services leader. I'm a grandmother who walks by the river. Blog: www.common-sage.com.
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Joyce O'Day
Progressively-minded retired world history teacher living every day on holiday while navigating the challenges of 21st century America. joyceoday.com
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Ervin Zubic
Exploring cyber threat intelligence with a focus on FinCrime & blockchain forensics. Check out my work on GitHub and Mirror.xyz. Connect on Twitter for updates.
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Russ Josephs
Writer, speaker, strategist and New Yorker in Asia www.russjosephs.com
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Sarah Lynn Terzo
Sarah Lynn Terzo is a journalist, author, and award-winning poet. Her work has appeared in numerous literary journals and magazines.
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Xandrieth Xs
A veracious empath exploring Beyond the Superficial....
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Josie Defaye
She/her. 🏳️‍⚧️ Educator, writer, reader. ☕️ Topics: ⚧️ gender | ✍🏼language | 🃏tarot | 💣politics |🍸sobriety | 📚education | 🎵music
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Cameron French
Opinionated, Ramblings, Scam Detector, Rants, NOTE: Some things here ARE just opinions!
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KEN BANK
I am a semi-retired business executive, part-time playwright, and freelance writer about politics and history. I have an MA in history and an MBA.
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Dwight Myvett Jr
Political Writer and Consultant
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nayanika_writes
The goal isn't to craft literary masterpieces right off the bat; it's more about honing your skills through a delightful pile of not-so-great writing. Hop in?
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Jordan Laidler
Hey, I'm Jordan a dad of three from County Durham in England! I enjoy a range of topics from Football to politics and more
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Michael Harris
Senior Manager at EY's Government & Public Sector Practice. Intelligence Officer (Reserves) in the IDF.