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Us vs. Them

Posted on May 30, 2024 by mitchteemley

I am perpetually disturbed by the rise of patriotic nationalism worldwide. Powered by the false logic of protecting “our own,” each successive wave crashes down with increasing vehemence on any convenient scapegoat that can be blamed. A popular rallying cry … Continue reading →

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When Bullies Win, Everyone Loses

Posted on April 18, 2022 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week “Though the boys throw stones at the frogs in sport, the frogs do not die in sport, they die in earnest.”  ~Bion of Borysthenes (325 – 250 B.C.) Suicides among children have tripled since the start … Continue reading →

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