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Reluctant Moderation
A publication about the need for moderation in politics and culture.
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Dr. Thomas J. West III
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Reluctant Moderation
Feb 28
Whose Life Matters to Today’s Republican Party?
Events in Alabama and Oklahoma shine a harsh light on…
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Jan 10
What a Christmas Card Taught Me About Family and Conditional Queer Acceptance
The inclusion of my…
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Dr. Thomas J. West III
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Nov 1, 2023
When Your Aunt Uses a Homophobic Slur in Front of You
How one family member’s casual use of a slur…
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Oct 11, 2023
The Power and Joy of the Appalachian Queer Film Festival
The recent celebration of queer film, held in…
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Dr. Thomas J. West III
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Sep 11, 2023
The Power of Local Queer History
A small museum exhibit in Lewes, Delaware is a timely reminder of why…
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Aug 31, 2023
The Perplexingly Perpetual Hatred of Pete Buttigieg
Mayor Pete continues to incite a great deal of…
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Dr. Thomas J. West III
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Jul 25, 2023
A Michigan Hair Salon, the Supreme Court, and the Specter of Things to Come
A tidal wave of challenges…
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Dr. Thomas J. West III
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Jul 7, 2023
The Perpetual Conundrum of the Queer Republican
Queer members of the GOP continue to vote for their…
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Jun 27, 2023
Straight Allies, We Need You Now More than Ever
Straight allies need to be even more active in helping…
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Dr. Thomas J. West III
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May 25, 2023
Afraid in America
Target’s caving to fascist threats is a potent reminder of the limits of corporate…
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