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The Fires This Time

The Fires This Time

Fires are part of the human bargain in these parts of the West Coast. In exchange for palm trees, sandy beaches and ocean views, one accepts the fire bell in the night. There is no deep meaning in the random spark of tragedy.

10 January, 2025
W.F. Twyman

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Host Connie Morgan shines a light on black viewpoint diversity through insightful interviews.

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Ep. 86 - Our Division is an Illusion (Monica Harris)

Ep. 86 - Our Division is an Illusion (Monica Harris)

Listen now | An interview with Executive Director of FAIR Monica Harris

8 January, 2025
Monica Harris , Connie Morgan
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  • Politics
    A Graveyard of Bad Election Narratives

    A Graveyard of Bad Election Narratives

    All the prominent but obviously false narratives about the 2024 election prepared for burial in one convenient post.

    14 November, 2024
    Musa Al-Gharbi
  • Persuasion & Rhetoric
    The Case for Unabashed Black Patriotism

    The Case for Unabashed Black Patriotism

    A Thanksgiving message from Glenn Loury. Racial inequality is real. American politics obsesses to an unhealthy extent about racial identity. Downplaying racial behavioral disparities is a bluff.

    25 November, 2024
    Glenn C. Loury
  • Politics
    Why Did Trump Prevail Again?

    Why Did Trump Prevail Again?

    Perspective from a chastened "never-Trumper." Democrats haven’t reckoned with the social and cultural damage done in 2020 and beyond after George Floyd’s murder.

    25 November, 2024
    Greg Thomas
  • Politics
    Winning and Losing with Grace

    Winning and Losing with Grace

    Compassion—not schadenfreude—is how to bridge post-election divides.

    23 December, 2024
    Dr. George A. Yancey
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion
    The last four years were the most repressive of my lifetime

    The last four years were the most repressive of my lifetime

    Reflections from an elite college campus

    28 December, 2024
    Jake Mackey
  • Persuasion & Rhetoric
    Don't Let Anyone Tell You Americans Are Too Polarized to Disagree Passionately but Productively

    Don't Let Anyone Tell You Americans Are Too Polarized to Disagree Passionately but Productively

    A report on our third Substack Writers' Meet-up

    11 December, 2024
    Jake Mackey , Kimi Katiti
  • Politics
    How the Democratic Party Self-Sabotaged

    How the Democratic Party Self-Sabotaged

    Some Perspective from a Friend

    8 November, 2024
    JoDavi
  • Israel
    Assess Israel like you do MLK

    Assess Israel like you do MLK

    A legacy is holistic. This used to be something we all recognized. Humans are imperfect. Dig enough on someone and you will find dirt. For many of us, you won’t have to dig for long. 

    7 February, 2024
    Connie Morgan
  • Politics
    Tennessee's "Flag Bill" Should Be Unnecessary

    Tennessee's "Flag Bill" Should Be Unnecessary

    Public schools should teach tolerance, not ideology

    1 March, 2024
    Dave Gilbert
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    The Foundation Against Intolerance and Racism

    The Foundation Against Intolerance and Racism

    The Foundation Against Intolerance and Racism (FAIR) is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to advancing civil rights and liberties for all Americans, and promoting a common culture based on fairness, understanding and humanity. We defend civil liberties and rights guaranteed to each individual...

    6 December, 2022
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion
    The Impact of DEI on College Campuses

    The Impact of DEI on College Campuses

    On March 7, 2024, FBT President Erec Smith testified before Congress about DEI in higher education in an address to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development.

    9 March, 2024
    Erec Smith
  • Israel
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    To Israel, with Love

    Reflections on the One-Year Anniversary of October 7

    7 October, 2024
    Marissa Ward
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