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Confessions of an 80s Hair Spray Addict

I have a confession I really hate to admit – I helped tear a massive hole in the ozone layer because I was an 80s hair spray addict with my punk rock hair.

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Fear Is Not a Policy: When Scapegoats Replace Solutions

Republican fear and scapegoating can distract Americans from healthcare, housing, wages, inflation, Social Security, energy costs, and more.

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Main Character Syndrome: Trump’s Fourth of July Spectacle

Donald Trump’s July 4 appearance revealed a familiar pattern of ego, spectacle, and self-promotion. America deserves better.

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Cheering for Rebels, Voting for Empires

Why do some fans root for rebels and freedom in science fiction, yet support authoritarian politics in real life? Exploring the contradiction.

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