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Fascism, Trumpism, & American Freedom
Trump's return to the White House must make Americans re-examine the meaning of freedom.
Nov 15
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Barrett Holmes Pitner
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October 2024
The Trump Assassination Attempts and the Duels of Andrew Jackson
How Southern Honor Culture Creates a Politics of Violence
Oct 8
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Sofia Alva
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The Trump Assassination Attempts and the Duels of Andrew Jackson
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September 2024
Finally Winning a Debate Against the Clown-in-Chief
Looking Back on Last Week's Debate
Sep 17
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Barrett Holmes Pitner
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Finally Winning a Debate Against the Clown-in-Chief
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In America, School Shootings are as ‘Natural’ as the Weather. We Can't Live Like This.
People cannot prevent natural occurrences, and can only react and respond to their inevitable arrival. Gun violence and terror have always been a…
Sep 6
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Barrett Holmes Pitner
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In America, School Shootings are as ‘Natural’ as the Weather. We Can't Live Like This.
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August 2024
Seven Generations of Friendship & American Democracy
Hello Reconstructionists,
Aug 16
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Barrett Holmes Pitner
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The Culture, Politics, and Significance of Laughter
The profound cultural distinction between "laughing with" and "laughing at."
Aug 13
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Barrett Holmes Pitner
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It’s the Culture, Stupid
In 1992, James Carville, a political strategist on Bill Clinton’s presidential campaign, coined the phrase, “It’s the economy, stupid” to hammer home…
Aug 6
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Barrett Holmes Pitner
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July 2024
Friendship: A Practice of Endless Meaning
Part 2 of the Friendship and Reconstructionism Series
Jul 30
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Barrett Holmes Pitner
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Friendship, Reconstruction, and Bridging Divides
Part 1 of the Friendship and Reconstructionism Series
Jul 23
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Barrett Holmes Pitner
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Saying the Quiet Part Out Loud
Project 2025 and a Philosophy of Violence.
Jul 12
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Barrett Holmes Pitner
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It's Time to Take Biden's Keys Away
An uncomfortable conversation that the Democrats must have
Jul 9
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Barrett Holmes Pitner
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A Few Thoughts on American Freedom for the Weekend
The difference between "freedom from" and "freedom with"
Jul 5
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Barrett Holmes Pitner
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