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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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Feb 28
Whose Life Matters to Today’s Republican Party?
Events in Alabama and Oklahoma shine a harsh light on…
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Feb 12
The Pure Joy of the Puppy Bowl
The 20th. annual Puppy Bowl is a reminder of the simple pleasures this…
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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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Nov 14, 2023
Educators Who Remain In Red States Are Doing God’s Work
Educators and others who remain in red states…
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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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Sep 29, 2023
The Perpetual Problem of the Swing Voter
Those who refuse to pick a side are helping to pave this…
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Sep 20, 2023
The Roots of Our Discontent: Automation
The rise of automation and artificial intelligence is fueling…
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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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Sep 7, 2023
The Roots of Our Discontent: The Death of Mass Culture
An increasingly fragmented cultural sphere has…
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Sep 5, 2023
The Roots of Our Discontent: Florida
The recent disinvitation of a noted historical fiction author is…
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