Author: Adam Lee
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‘Hilda’ captures the magic and wonder of childhood
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The rare kids’ show that hits the trifecta: it’s gorgeous but has rich depths of story, imaginative yet grounded, and handles heavy themes deftly.
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Black collar crime
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Big-money evangelists who get rich from religion are a blemish on America—and one currently is tangled in criminal charges.
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If we’re losing, who’s winning?
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Everyone in American politics thinks their side is losing. How is this possible, and how can we counteract the zero-sum message of all against all?
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Did anti-vaxxer deaths from COVID swing elections?
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Anti-vaccine conservatives suffered a disproportionate death toll during the COVID pandemic, compared to liberals who got vaccinated in huge numbers. Could this dynamic have affected the outcome of any elections in 2022, and if so, which ones?
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The boring conspiracy
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The Illuminati. The Knights Templar. The Freemasons. The New World Order. The Bilderbergers. The Elders of Zion. The Deep State. Chances are, you’ve heard these names. Each of them, at one time or another, has been identified as the shadowy cabal running the planet from behind the scenes, pulling the strings to make world leaders…
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Treat my body like vegetable peelings
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New York legalizes composting of human remains, and the Catholic church sputters in futility.
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You gotta walk that lonesome valley
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I’ll be 91 in February. It may be my last birthday, or one of a final few, because my actuarial table is ticking away relentlessly. I have no fear of death. It’s simply the natural end of every life. It awaits all eight billion of us humans. Nobody can escape it. For now, I’ll just…
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Warmth in winter
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The solstice marks the passing of darkness. This year, it also points to a brighter future free from the dominion of petro-tyrants.
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It’s a great time to quit Twitter
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Elon Musk’s capricious decision-making has ruined whatever potential Twitter had. There are other social media sites that aren’t hostage to his whims.