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ER writes: "why is it taking so long for men to become "real" people? or for that matter, for people to become "real" people?
ER writes: “why is it taking so long for men to become “real” people? or for that matter, for people to become “real” people? Allen responds: Who are the “real people”? I have choir rehearsal later this afternoon. One of the songs we’ll be performing on May 8 is Eleanor Rigby a part of a Beetles…
Parenting Is Our First Line of Defense
Parenting is the most important responsibility shared by all humanity. Every people’s future is likely to be managed by their children. Parents have more impact on what’s in store for civilization than any other social cohort. Parents hold the long suit for advancing humankind. A thousand generations of passionate parenting hasn’t led to perfect people….
The Gun Debate and Interpersonal Violence – Response to Comment
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Redux: Scary Halloween
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Sarah Ahmed on Human Solidarity
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