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The MAGA Bubble Finally Bursts
Back on 7 Apr 2021 I wrote a piece titled “The Decline of the Republican Party - First Gradually and then Suddenly.” For those who haven’t been paying…
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An Overdue Update from The Practical Utopian
It’s been a little while since I’ve posted anything from The Practical Utopian, so I thought it might be time to give everyone an update on what I’ve…
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We Are Multi-Tribal
I’ve been reading a lot lately about human tribes: Sebastian Junger’s excellent book Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging, and The Dawn of Everything, by…
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Thinking about Abortion(s)
Along with many others, of course, I’ve been thinking a lot about the abortion issue of late. And I’m reminded of the classic album by Graham Parker…
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The Widening Spiral of Modern Society
Towards a Reasonable Middle: Part 1
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Playing with Language and "Settin' the Woods on Fire"
A couple of things that happened recently got me cogitating on the idea of language as playground. First, I had a chance to hear Anne Curzan speak…
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Why Mandating 'X' Days a Week in the Office is a Stupid Idea
As the pandemic eases, increasing numbers of companies and employees are running out of health-related reasons why everyone who can work from home needs…
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