Laramie GraberA Progressive Case for Kamala HarrisA progressive vote for Kamala Harris does not have to be cast in resignation but with hope for a better future.5d ago5d ago
Laramie GraberIsrael, Palestine, and the Accusation of the Unequal Application of GriefAccusations that people are not grieving equally for Israelis and Palestinians have been used to divide people. This only serves violence.Nov 16, 2023Nov 16, 2023
Laramie GraberDeSantis, Slavery, and the Importance of Historical FramingFlorida’s latest curriculum is a blatant attempt to whitewash slavery. It’s creators’ defense? The framing of history doesn’t matter.Jul 26, 2023Jul 26, 2023
Laramie GraberMitt Romney and Centrist DenialCentrists like to claim only they have the solutions. A recent piece by Mitt Romney shows how very little they often offer.Jul 17, 2022Jul 17, 2022
Laramie GraberBill Maher and the False Challenge of Edgy ComedyEdgy comedians often assert that edgy comedy has inherent value. This serves as a smoke screen for stale, often cruel ideas.Feb 13, 2022Feb 13, 2022
Laramie GraberDune and Why Art is Not a Zero-Sum-GameSome view artists as pitted against each other for success. Dune provides an excellent moment to discuss why this position is harmful.Nov 3, 2021Nov 3, 2021
Laramie GraberWhat We Miss About Anti-VaxxersThere’s an inordinate amount of talk about how to convince people to get vaccines and wear masks — and a lot of it misses a crucial point.Oct 8, 20211Oct 8, 20211
Laramie GraberCrime Shows Overemphasize ThreatTo draw viewers, it makes sense that crime shows overemphasize danger in the world. However, the result can be deeply damaging.Apr 14, 2021Apr 14, 2021
Laramie GraberSocial Programs Enable Personal ResponsibilityMany think social programs discourage personal responsibility. Instead, their frameworks enable people to take control of their lives.Mar 24, 2021Mar 24, 2021
Laramie GraberThe Term ‘Cancel Culture’ is DestructiveThe term ‘cancel culture’ is polarizing and distracts from more important issues. It is time to retire it.Mar 12, 2021Mar 12, 2021
