Two-Party System
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Some Gullible Pigs: Charlotte’s Web of Manipulation
I stumbled in on my kids watching Charlotte’s Web the other night – the original 1973 cartoon. I hadn’t seen it in decades, figured I’d sit for a few minutes, ended up watching the whole thing. And yes, it still wrecked me. That ending hits just as hard as it did when I was a…
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A Quarterback’s Conviction is My Fandome Conundrum
I’ve been a die-hard fan of the Metropolis Marvels for as long as I can remember. My fandom is deeply rooted in the team’s history, the city’s passion, and of course, the electrifying play of our star quarterback, Daffy McBest. In fact, I’m sure I was a fan before I was even born because my…
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Blue vs. Green Bubbles: Mere Fiddling, or Fueling the Fire?
iPhone Text Bubbles and the Sad State of Modern Political Discourse. Buckle up, folks, because apparently the most pressing issue facing our great nation isn’t crumbling infrastructure, crippling student loan debt, or the ever-looming threat of climate catastrophe. No, according to the hot takes spewing forth from both sides of the political aisle, the real…
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3-Body Politics: Are We Doomed to a Collision Course?
It’s not science fiction. I cringe anytime I hear my dear Uncle Ned talk about the “good ol’ days.” I whince at his dog whistle rethoric. I hear the hatred he spews, and I feel sadness for him and for society. Because, even though I know in my heart that he’s a good person, when…