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Sam Harris' refusal to believe that white intellectuals practice identity politics like everyone else leads him into a blind spot of giving aid and comfort to outright racists. Read more
There I sat, surrounded by the same old bedraggled people... It all appeared hopeless. Then a stanza from a hymn popped into my head: "Could we with ink the ocean fill, and were the skies of... Read more
The California State Assembly has passed a bill that would outlaw "the sale or lease of goods or services to any consumer" that "includes efforts to change behaviors or gender expressions, or to... Read more
"Israel was created exactly 70 years ago as a haven for refugees from the Holocaust. But the mistreatment of those suffering from today's atrocities is simply not in line with my Jewish values.... Read more
Multiple sources are commenting on blogs making a comeback. As growing numbers of people are inclined to ditch Facebook because of security concerns, what does that bode for the future of blogs? Read more
The historic decision is part of Pope Francis' ongoing effort to give a greater role to women in the work of the Roman Curia offices, the central administration of the Catholic church. Read more