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In Defense of Ocasio-Cortez
Much like certain other socialists in my Portraits of Inspiration gallery, I like her in spite of her economic policies because I'm not
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Seizing the High Ground
In such a divided world, people are quick to dehumanize, deperson, and otherize their opposition, cutting off all ties. They create insular
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Mr. Adams Goes to Washington
Scott is fond of saying he doesn't just observe reality, he actively creates it. While those of us on the outside can't really know