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Notes from a school board takeover
This isn’t leadership, it’s vandalism
Nov 16, 2022 • 
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A field guide to Christofascism
On the specter of a white cross at the U.S. Capitol putsch
Jan 21, 2021 • 
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A South Carolinian's guide to Nikki Haley
She's running for president, unfortunately
Feb 2, 2023 • 
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A South Carolinian's guide to Nikki Haley
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Seasons change
I’m pausing regular updates and taking a new job
Jun 26, 2023 • 
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The far side of the creek
On leaving church, leaving journalism, and never leaving home
Feb 17, 2024 • 
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A primary candidate's guide to South Carolina
If we're the new Iowa, y'all better get ready to kiss the peachoid
Dec 2, 2022 • 
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A primary candidate's guide to South Carolina
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Why do people have to live outside?
Here's what happens when you ask innocent questions about homelessness
Jan 5, 2023 • 
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Leave our schools alone
A response to Rep. Matt Leber, in defense of critical race theory (and ‘critical race theory’)
Feb 22, 2023 • 
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Leave our schools alone
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Restlessness at work
On Studs Terkel and what we do all day
Jun 7, 2023 • 
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Parenthood won’t fix you
Notes on cynical dadposting and the threat of creeping natalism
Sep 18, 2024 • 
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Censors lose in the end
The speech police want to ban Ta-Nehisi Coates. We’ve got them outnumbered.
Jun 14, 2023 • 
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Censors lose in the end
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Behold the Denny's Tower
Considering a postmodern landmark from several angles
Jan 12, 2023 • 
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