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May 4

First They Came for the Transgender. A Parable of Coalition.

He Called Out To Them: a poem and an essay

First They Came for the Transgender. A Parable of Coalition.

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Apr 1

Why Don’t We Learn From History?

we keep repeating the same mistakes; a short answer below

Why Don’t We Learn From History?

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Mar 15

Part 4 — From Eden to Instagram: Rethinking the Nude, the Naked, and Body Freedom

Modern Culture and the Shifting Meanings of Nude and Naked

Part 4 — From Eden to Instagram: Rethinking the Nude, the Naked, and Body Freedom

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Feb 2

Part 3 — From Eden to Instagram: Rethinking the Nude, the Naked, and Body Freedom

Cultural Comparisons — Religion, Society, and Meaning

Part 3 — From Eden to Instagram: Rethinking the Nude, the Naked, and Body Freedom

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Jan 11

Part 2 — From Eden to Instagram: Rethinking the Nude, the Naked, and Body FreedomFrom Eden to…

How These Terms Function Across Art History

Part 2 — From Eden to Instagram: Rethinking the Nude, the Naked, and Body FreedomFrom Eden to…

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Oct 5

The Renewed Threat to Marriage Equality and the Urgent Need for LGBTQ+ Solidarity

The recent reporting from The Christian Post on Katy Faust’s remarks at the Pray Vote Stand Summit should serve as a wake-up call for…

The Renewed Threat to Marriage Equality and the Urgent Need for LGBTQ+ Solidarity

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Jan 4

From Eden to Instagram: Rethinking the Nude, the Naked, and Body Freedom

Part 1: Why Words About the Body Still Matter

From Eden to Instagram: Rethinking the Nude, the Naked, and Body Freedom

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Oct 8, 2025

The Gospel of the Unclothed Body

A Naturist’s Reflection on Freedom, Embodiment, and Resistance

The Gospel of the Unclothed Body

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Oct 2, 2025

Who We Choose to Honor: A Reflection on Values, Visibility, and Compassion

Florida and Utah Cities Asked to Rename Street to Honor Charlie Kirk

Who We Choose to Honor: A Reflection on Values, Visibility, and Compassion

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Aug 7, 2025

Divide and Rule: How Elites Pit the Poor Against Each Other to Preserve Power

“This is scary stuff for a democratic nation. What happened to the concept of everyone being treated equally by the government?”

Divide and Rule: How Elites Pit the Poor Against Each Other to Preserve Power

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M.Ed. Social Sciences/History. Retired history instructor and life long learner. Trying to enjoy life and share my thoughts on issues I am passionate about.

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