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Fundamentalist religion makes a monkey out of America
This month marks the 100th anniversary of the Scopes “Monkey” trial (July 1925), an event that captivated the nation and became an international…
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The macro sucks; focus on the micro
What are some small things that give you joy?
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The Fourth of July as a Day of Mourning
Enough "let's all get along" pablum. The side of justice and morality is losing--badly.
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June 2025

Tennessee and the collapse of national moral coherence
The right to identity, bodily autonomy, and safety now depends on your ZIP code.
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When did we lose focus on the general welfare?
The Constitution begins with a moral mandate. It is routinely ignored.
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A Call for Moral Clarity in a Time of Collapse
Political decisions now must be made from a clear, explicitly stated moral foundation.
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With Trump, all ethical tools fail
Why the Trump administration defies moral analysis and triage
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May 2025

Remedial courses for Trump on the Constitution and rule of law
A social media prank last weekend focused on free Harvard University courses available to help the Trump administration.
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What’s a fulfilling life, and are Americans able to live one based on their incomes?
No, the majority of people cannot achieve a basic, decent quality of life.
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On Mother’s Day: Republicans are making it hard to become a mom
“I want more babies in the United States of America,” Vice President JD Vance announced soon after the Trump administration took power.
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A wretched hive of scum and villainy
Trump’s disastrous first 100 days—well, a third of them.
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April 2025

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