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May 12, 2020

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White Progressive Panic is a Privilege America Can’t Afford

To defeat Trump — and racism — be calm, think clearly, and act strategically.

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A modified excerpt from Compassion Transforms Contempt: A Black Dialogue Expert’s Advice for White Progressives on Down-revving Anger, Creating Connections, and Maybe Changing the World.

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