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Opinion
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More Than Just Opposition: Can the Democrats Stand for Something?
If Democrats truly want to win back the White House…they’ll have to do a lot better than “Have you seen the other guys?”
![The Church, the State, and the Politics of Fear](http://ec2-3-20-180-125.us-east-2.compute.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Church_and_State_1TT.jpg)
The Church, the State, and the Politics of Fear
As rhetoric declaring Christendom to be under attack proliferates, the public’s desire to see Christian symbols represented in government has increased.
![Washington is a Mess. Is Netflix to Blame?](http://ec2-3-20-180-125.us-east-2.compute.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/trump_house_of_cards_split.jpg)
Washington is a Mess. Is Netflix to Blame?
Shows that hyperbolize American politics are increasingly popular on Netflix, and may be part of the problem.
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Donald Trump’s Bizarre Obsession With Blood
Trump’s remarks suggest that he has a disturbing obsession with blood and the female body.
![The Problem with Daddy’s Girl: Cancel the Father-Daughter Dances](http://ec2-3-20-180-125.us-east-2.compute.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0037-e1500211535915.jpg)
The Problem with Daddy’s Girl: Cancel the Father-Daughter Dances
Why father-daughter dances are wrong and why you should care.
![“It’s Not Me, It’s Them”: A Look at Group Division and U.S. Politics](http://ec2-3-20-180-125.us-east-2.compute.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/red-vs-blue-e1498639929300.jpg)
“It’s Not Me, It’s Them”: A Look at Group Division and U.S. Politics
Chloe Heller, inspired by a piece by blogger Scott Alexander, examines political polarization in the U.S.
![The New Bully Pulpit: When Comedy Turns Political](http://ec2-3-20-180-125.us-east-2.compute.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/gallery-1458048472-john-oliver-stephen-colbert.png)
The New Bully Pulpit: When Comedy Turns Political
“It’s time for comedians to recognize their role in educating the future electorate—especially young people.”
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Toeing the Line: Local 33’s Protest Tactics and Their Impact on Public Opinion
“I think a lot of protests focus on sensationalism, but I think making sure your people are empowered and in it for the long haul [is] key.”