Two new books explain how rising inequality shattered the working-class family of the mid-20th century.
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The Real Story of the American Family
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America Needs Truth & Reconciliation
Hard truths about America’s justice system, starting with a massive imbalance along racial lines.
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“State of Jefferson” Wants to Secede
Once again, the “State of Jefferson” wants to secede from California and Oregon. But the name Jefferson doesn’t necessarily refer to our third president. Many residents believe it refers to Jefferson Davis, president of the Confederacy during the Civil War.
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When Chocolate Was Medicine
In the 17th century it was a rare and mysterious substance, thought more of as a drug than as a food.
The “rough ride” is a common tactic used by US police. It is real, incredibly dangerous, and totally illegal. I’ll share a personal story.
As you gaze at the statue, you realize you’re really looking at a memorial within a memorial.
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Day Job (Why I Paint)
The first thing that happens after youth is something called reality. In reality, you cannot make any money as a painter, at least in the United States of America. Let’s talk about how to live in reality and be a painter.
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Back to the Nineteenth Century
We seem to be heading full speed back to the late nineteenth century. It was also a time of great wealth for a few and squalor for many. And of corruption, as the lackeys of robber barons deposited sacks of cash on the desks of pliant legislators.