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The Weight of the World and the Rest We Were Promised
In April 1999, I was one month away from college graduation when Columbine happened. My younger brother was still in high school, and watching teenagers his age running for their lives, or not making it out at all, was terrifying. Two years later, I stood in front of the TV with the rest of the…
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From Trauma Bond to Fractured Trust: A Nation’s Lament
I still remember September 12, 2001. The day after the towers fell, we were all glued to our televisions, hearts heavy, eyes swollen, minds trying to grasp the horror of what had just unfolded. It was trauma bonding on a national scale. For a fleeting moment, grief bound us together. Flags waved from porches. Strangers…
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Why the Left Needs a Reality Check
The left’s response to their stunning election loss has been more of the same: fear-mongering about Trump and his political picks. But here’s the thing—endlessly criticizing Trump or claiming half the country supports him because they’re homophobic, racist, or misogynistic is not a winning strategy. Instead, the Democratic Party should be asking itself a much…
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The Misunderstood Jesus and the Challenge of Reconciliation
It’s easy to see why conversations about faith and politics grow heated around the holidays. Headlines from major outlets (such as USA Today) suggest avoiding gatherings, as though staying apart could heal the deep divisions in our culture. Some even point fingers, labeling those with differing political views as intolerant, hypocritical, or worse. Yet, behind…
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Clash of the Political Parties
Considering the election results of this past week and the political in-fighting between Democrats/Progressives, some people do not appear to understand the differences between these two factions as well as Libertarians and Republicans. Here’s a conversational breakdown of the four factions—Classic Democrats, Progressives, Libertarians, and Conservatives—to help clarify their differences. This overview can help people…
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Why Can a President Win Without the Popular Vote? Understanding the Electoral College
We’ve all heard it before: a candidate wins the presidency, but didn’t get the most votes. It leaves a lot of people feeling like, “Wait, did my vote even matter?” This happens because of something called the Electoral College—a system that’s been around since the country’s founding and continues to shape how we elect our…
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The Middle Class, Millionaires, and the Battle for Social Democracy
There was a time, not too long ago, when the middle class was pitted against the poor. From the 1980s to the early 2000s, millionaires and politicians pointed fingers at the welfare system, blaming it for many societal ills. The poor were labeled as lazy or dependent, a convenient scapegoat for the economic frustrations of…
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From Darkness to Light: How God’s Goodness Counters the Forces of Destruction
In a world that often seems filled with division, fear, and pain, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But just as darkness cannot exist where there is light, the goodness of God shines through even in the toughest times. While there are forces that seek to divide and destroy, God’s love, grace, and wisdom provide a…
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How the Elite Use Politics to Divide Us—And What We Can Do About It
Have you ever noticed how politicians seem to thrive on keeping us divided? It feels like we’re constantly told that one side wants to destroy the country while the other side wants to save it. But what if I told you that this division benefits the people in power, and that they often use fear…
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Propaganda and Polarization
As the election approaches, just three weeks away, emotions are running high, and the nation feels more polarized than ever. In a particularly vexing year marked by social upheaval, economic uncertainty, and intense political division, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the constant barrage of information—much of it negative, sensationalized, or biased. Social media, news…
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