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“. . . it all comes down to this: In our imperfect world we are meant to repair and stitch together what beauty there is, stitch it.” (~ Stuart…

Jun 11 •

May 2025

April 2025

March 2025

Don't Be a Sucker

Know your history

Mar 24 •

The Glue of Civil Society

"Empathy is about finding echoes of another person in yourself." (~Mohsin Hamid)

Mar 23 •

The Administration Can’t Even Take a Hint from the Chief Justice

Will No One Rid Us of This Turbulent Musk?

Published on Talking Feds Substack • Mar 20

"Inside my head, the war is everywhere." (~ Ocean Vuong " Time Is a Mother")

Mar 18 •

Why Should We Care?

Human evolution and empathy

Mar 17 •

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