Politics & Government

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The New Blood Libel

The New Blood Libel

In which Republican campaigns spread rumors about a law-abiding group of immigrants to win a few more votes in November

Bear Smith
Bear Smith
Politics & GovernmentPolitics & Government
The Uneven Scale

The Uneven Scale

Why you shouldn't support Trump, even if you oppose Kamala Harris

Bear Smith
Bear Smith
Politics & GovernmentPolitics & Government
Who Should Kamala Choose?

Who Should Kamala Choose?

The State of the Veepstakes

Bear Smith
Bear Smith
Politics & GovernmentPolitics & Government
There Might Be a Conservative Case for Kamala

There Might Be a Conservative Case for Kamala

I know, I know, but just hear me out for a second

Bear Smith
Bear Smith
Politics & GovernmentPolitics & Government
The Dumbest Week in Politics

The Dumbest Week in Politics

Shootings, nominations, and double standards plague our country

Bear Smith
Bear Smith
Politics & GovernmentPolitics & Government
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The Unfocused Age

The Unfocused Age

What do Boeing, Zoom, climate change activists, and Donald Trump have in common?

Bear Smith
Bear Smith
PsychologyPsychology
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The Worst of Times, or the Best of Times?

The Worst of Times, or the Best of Times?

Free stuff inside! Plus: You're probably wrong about the state of the economy, morality, race relations, and so much more.

Bear Smith
Bear Smith
PsychologyPsychology
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You should assume you're wrong sometimes

You should assume you're wrong sometimes

A thought experiment, an assortment of links, and a rambling defense of incrementalism

Bear Smith
Bear Smith
Life & CommunityLife & Community
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This One Weird Trick Can Solve the Fertility Crisis

This One Weird Trick Can Solve the Fertility Crisis

But older voters and a lack of political will mean that we probably won't get it done

Bear Smith
Bear Smith
FaithFaith
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Touching the Robes of Trump

Touching the Robes of Trump

A woman, a party, and a movement sacrifice themselves in pursuit of their own end

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Bear Smith
PersonalPersonal
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Today's Radicals Are Not the Inheritors of the Boston Tea Party

Today's Radicals Are Not the Inheritors of the Boston Tea Party

Plus, a new place for you to read my stuff!

Bear Smith
Bear Smith
CultureCulture
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When Speech Isn't Free

When Speech Isn't Free

Why you're probably wrong about the First Amendment

Bear Smith
Bear Smith