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Thought-provoking articles on politics, philosophy, and public policy
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Thought-provoking articles on politics, philosophy, and public policy

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Morgan Weiss
PhD student | Confronting the world with evidence and empathy.
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Elwood Watson, Ph.D.
Historian, Syndicated Columnist, Public Speaker, Social-Cultural Critic. Professor of Black Studies and Gender Studies, at East Tennessee State University.
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Dave Buckner, PhD
Assistant Professor of History & Humanities at Alice Lloyd College in Pippa Passes, KY.
Writers
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Stephen Dalton
Stephen Dalton is a retired US Army First Sergeant with a degree in journalism from the University of Maryland. Top Writer in Investing, Business, & Bitcoin!
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Karen Banes
Freelance writer sharing thoughts on life, society, creativity, and productivity. https://changetheworldwithwords.substack.com
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Chelsea Higgs Wise
A clinically trained social worker, racial equity consultant, radio host of Race Capitol and Executive Director of the non-profit Marijuana Justice.
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Reed Galen
Co-Founder of The Lincoln Project. Join us: linconproject.us
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Glenn Fay, Jr.
Author of Vermont’s Ebenezer Allen: Patriot, Commando and Emancipator by Arcadia/The History Press, University of Vermont EdD. https://www.facebook.com/groups/
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Steve Russell
Enrolled Cherokee, 9th grade dropout, retired judge, associate professor emeritus, and (so far) cancer survivor. Memoir: Lighting the Fire (Miniver Press 2020)
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Mary Cantoral
Writer, independent scholar and media activist; MAs in History, Media & Cinema Studies and MFA Screenwriter.
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William Spivey
I write about politics, history, education, and race. Follow me at williamfspivey.com and support me at https://ko-fi.com/williamfspivey0680
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Olivia Hill
Game developer. Novelist. Radical leftist. You can find my work at http://oliviahill.tokyo.
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Carolyn Bertolino
I write about personal well-being and national issues. Read more from me and others at https://medium.com/@carolynbertolino/membership
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Stephen Marks
Economist, teacher, student, dabbler in philosophy, ideas, music, and sport. Knows nothing for sure or maybe at all.
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Elwood Watson, Ph.D.
Historian, Syndicated Columnist, Public Speaker, Social-Cultural Critic. Professor of Black Studies and Gender Studies, at East Tennessee State University.
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Martie Sirois
Covering the intersection of culture, politics & equality. Featured in Marker, HuffPost, PopSugar, Scary Mommy; heard on NPR, SiriusXM, LTYM, TIFO podcast, etc.
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Herbert Dyer, Jr.
Freelancer since the earth first began cooling. My beat, justice: racial, social, political, economic and cultural. I’m on FB, Twitter, Link, hdyerjr@gmail.com.
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Eric J Scholl
Peabody award winning journalist. Streaming media pioneer. Played @ CBGB back in the day. Editor-In-Chief "The Chaos Report" www.thechaosreport.com
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Alfred Nfared Vines
Writer, Actor, Host/Comedian, and Spoken Word Artist. The last great Atlanta native.
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Lauren Elizabeth
Lauren is a writer & leftist with analysis on topics related to politics & policy. She can be reached at LaurenMartinchek@gmail.com or Twitter @xlauren_mx
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Patrick Johnson
Creating content to educate American citizens on our civic responsibilities and duties; while encouraging them to participate in the political process.
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Sam Heath
Husband, father, teacher, Charlottesville resident. Speak truth to power.
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Jesse Beasley
Public interest advocate. Guitar guru. Devoted father. Political dissident.
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David Hope
I think therefore I write. I have an MA in Creative Writing. I write fiction and short thought pieces. There is more about me and my other work on LinkedIn.
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Dan Wisnosky
Dan Wisnosky is a PhD student in Political Science at the University of Illinois, and co-director of IT at Advanced Micro Targeting, Inc.
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Dave Buckner, PhD
Assistant Professor of History & Humanities at Alice Lloyd College in Pippa Passes, KY.
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Joe Thomas
EV traveler, writer, futurist. Author of The Wealth of the Planet, While We Were Charging, and Martian Economics --> https://a.co/d/3z6f4CC
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Nicoló Patti
I write about Personal Finance, Economics and Investing | https://therebus.com/
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Aayush Raj
writer of fiction and facts. Reach me on aayush.rajj@gmail.com
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Conor Kelly
Conor is a writer on progressivism, politics and history. Sign up for the newsletter, here: https://theprogressiveamerican.com/
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Maram
Software Engineer
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Hiu Sasongkojati
Montgomery, AL
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Emmet Fox, PhD
Sociologist writing about society, climate change, energy transition, critical thinking, etc https://twitter.com/EmGeFox & https://twitter.com/SociologyofCC
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Santiago Deambrosi
Santiago is a Research Associate at Duke University. He has a MS in Applied Economics from UMN. Twitter: santideambrosi
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Gary Neal
Retired taxi driver, creative writer, experimental poet, computer enthusiast, web design and learning to program
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JB Shreve
Current events. History. International relations. Global crisis/chaos. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Z33T26Z
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Laura Fewer
trying to happen to life more than life happens to me
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Heather Nowlin
Favorite topics: politics, mental health, travel, business/the office, humans, dogs, empathy, pop culture, movies, books, TV, plays, theatre.
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Louise
History, current affairs, and the intersections between the two
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Not a Doctor
I’m a PhD student studying neuroscience and statistics, with penchants for futurism, socialism, and Taoism. Am ruled by a tiny dictator.
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Shahryar Shah
I’m a senior at The George Washington University from Karachi, Pakistan. My biggest passions are politics and pop culture and I hope to share them with you!
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M.R.A.
I’m a lawyer and I’m here to share some memorable cases and how they relate to the world today.
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Dani Weiss
Recovering perfectionist. Neuroscience student. Prolific napper.
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Martin Bunzl - The Philosopher Is In
Join me in conversation about issues of the day. I am professor emeritus of philosophy at Rutgers University. Follow my research at www.mbunzl.com.
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Guy Nave
I LOVE thoughtful and challenging engagement! That's why I read and write on Medium. If you enjoy the same, keep in touch. I always respond.
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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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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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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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Anthony Eichberger
Gay. Millennial. Pagan/Polytheist. Disabled. Rural-Born. Politically-Independent. Fashion-Challenged. Rational Egoist. Survivor. #AgriWarrior (Deal With It!)
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Janice Harayda
Critic, novelist, award-winning journalist. Former book editor of the Plain Dealer and book columnist for Glamour. Words in NYT, WSJ, and other major media.
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Janice Harayda
Former book critic for Glamour, book editor of The Plain Dealer and v-p of the National Book Critics Circle. Current freelancer for Kirkus reviews.
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Wayne Ince
I write about social justice, mental health , politics, and marginalized communities. Founder and Editor of BreakingRanks. PHI THETA KAPPA
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NLennel
A freelance writer and occasional researcher who’s just trying to hone in my craft. | Spend way too much time on X: @NLennel
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David B. Grinberg 🇺🇸
Lifelong writer, former federal government spokesman and White House political appointee. I cover a range of U.S. political and public policy issues.
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Timothy A. Wilson
I am a son, husband, father, grandfather. Have retired from my coaching business. My focus is on learning to be a better writer here at Medium.
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Garrick McFadden
I am a civil-rights attorney. I write about #whiteness, #racism, #hiphop, policing & politics. https://gamesqlaw.com/index.php/thoughts/
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Katharine Valentino
Still trying for the words to help us do and feel good things. Owner of Free Amazon Reviews for Your Featured Book. Writer of memoirs & political/social issues.
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Jim Bauman
I'm a retired linguist who believes in the power of language and languages to amuse and inform and to keep me cranking away.
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Jill
I write about Jews and higher education--sometimes both at the same time.
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'bumpyjonas…
word scratcher, baller, shot caller, born in a city made of chocolate.
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CJ Sterling
Writer, journalist. Commentary: Washington Post, Economist, Daily Beast, New York Times, Seattle Times, Crosscut, The Stranger. 22.5 million views, Quora.
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Bklyn Lyfe Speaks
Creator of podcast "Professional Pimpology" & Youtube Channel "Bklyn L.Y.F.E & DIYs". All I'm trying to do, is unf*ck my life. #mentalhealth #blackculture