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Fun interview!
Half the Answer #52: Trent and Caitlin talk with journalist and author Jonathan Katz about the gangsters of capitalism, the imperial boomerang, and the moral injuries inflicted when officers, agents, and soldiers engage in the inhumane and depraved acts that are demanded of them.
Half the Answer #52: Modern Gangsters of Capitalism and the Imperial Boomerang
Trent and Caitlin talk with journalist and author Jonathan Katz about the gangsters of capitalism, the imperial boomerang, and the moral injuries inflicted when officers, agents, and soldiers engage i...
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December 2, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Fun interview!
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"Caring adults should seek to lovingly guide adolescents along. But time and again we arrest young people, particularly girls, on this journey and project adult thoughts and experiences onto them. It’s a distortion that simply falls apart if we really look at the teenager before us."
The Barely Legal Type: Purity Culture, Rape Culture, and America’s Lose-Lose Proposition for Girls
The very parts of American culture that claim to promote teen abstinence and sexual purity operate on a parallel logic to the rape culture that enables the darkest misogynistic violence against women.
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December 2, 2025 at 2:48 PM
"Caring adults should seek to lovingly guide adolescents along. But time and again we arrest young people, particularly girls, on this journey and project adult thoughts and experiences onto them. It’s a distortion that simply falls apart if we really look at the teenager before us."
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"This is more than just an issue of American scientific dominance or the noble pursuit of knowledge; it is a matter of life and death for millions of people around the world, especially those with life-threatening genetic predispositions and disabilities." www.liberalcurrents.com/medical-rese...
Medical Research is a Life and Death Issue
The casualties of the war on research will mount for years.
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December 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM
"This is more than just an issue of American scientific dominance or the noble pursuit of knowledge; it is a matter of life and death for millions of people around the world, especially those with life-threatening genetic predispositions and disabilities." www.liberalcurrents.com/medical-rese...
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Half the Answer #52: Trent and Caitlin talk with journalist and author Jonathan Katz about the gangsters of capitalism, the imperial boomerang, and the moral injuries inflicted when officers, agents, and soldiers engage in the inhumane and depraved acts that are demanded of them.
Half the Answer #52: Modern Gangsters of Capitalism and the Imperial Boomerang
Trent and Caitlin talk with journalist and author Jonathan Katz about the gangsters of capitalism, the imperial boomerang, and the moral injuries inflicted when officers, agents, and soldiers engage i...
www.liberalcurrents.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Half the Answer #52: Trent and Caitlin talk with journalist and author Jonathan Katz about the gangsters of capitalism, the imperial boomerang, and the moral injuries inflicted when officers, agents, and soldiers engage in the inhumane and depraved acts that are demanded of them.
"Concern for children is a powerful tool for those looking to spread the idea of a global conspiracy of Jews out to dominate the world. Those uncomfortable endorsing every element of that conspiracy theory can be brought on board piece by piece." (from 2022) www.liberalcurrents.com/the-lovejoy-...
The Lovejoy Trap: Fascism Masquerading As Care
Protecting children from danger: it’s one of the most virtuous aims we can think of. Children are seen as innocent, adorable, and helpless. Want to raise the stakes in your screenplay? Put a child in ...
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December 2, 2025 at 2:03 AM
"Concern for children is a powerful tool for those looking to spread the idea of a global conspiracy of Jews out to dominate the world. Those uncomfortable endorsing every element of that conspiracy theory can be brought on board piece by piece." (from 2022) www.liberalcurrents.com/the-lovejoy-...
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I took on the mythology of the "Kamala is for they/them" ad. Since the morning after the 2024 election, trans people have been scapegoated for Harris' loss, with that infamous ad at the centre of recriminations.
But a deeper analysis shows that voters are largely indifferent to trans people.
But a deeper analysis shows that voters are largely indifferent to trans people.
Trans Panic? More Like Trans Apathetic
2025 shows trans rights aren't electoral poison. The truth? Most people just don't care that much.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:54 PM
I took on the mythology of the "Kamala is for they/them" ad. Since the morning after the 2024 election, trans people have been scapegoated for Harris' loss, with that infamous ad at the centre of recriminations.
But a deeper analysis shows that voters are largely indifferent to trans people.
But a deeper analysis shows that voters are largely indifferent to trans people.
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This right here got me to subscribe to Liberal Currents. It's been on my radar for a bit and I finally picked it up. Please check this out if the bsky discourse regarding the civ-mil relationship interests you. This is a fairly comprehensive discussion in my potato opinion.
Neon Liberalism #54: Join Samantha and guest Kori Schake, author of "The State and the Soldier," as they discuss the history of civil-military relations in America—and how that relationship is being pushed to the breaking point. www.liberalcurrents.com/neon-liberal...
Neon Liberalism #54: An Army Is a Dangerous Thing to Play With
Join Samantha and guest Kori Schake, author of The State and the Soldier, as they discuss the history of civil-military relations in America—and how that relationship is being pushed to the breaking p...
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December 1, 2025 at 11:02 PM
This right here got me to subscribe to Liberal Currents. It's been on my radar for a bit and I finally picked it up. Please check this out if the bsky discourse regarding the civ-mil relationship interests you. This is a fairly comprehensive discussion in my potato opinion.
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My interview with the amazing @sjshancoxli.liberalcurrents.com. If you do not know her work at @liberalcurrents.com, you're missing out.
December 1, 2025 at 9:18 PM
My interview with the amazing @sjshancoxli.liberalcurrents.com. If you do not know her work at @liberalcurrents.com, you're missing out.
"Someone may, if asked, give an up or down opinion on something, yes. But this tells you nothing about how passionately committed they are to that idea, or how much it motivates them to act upon it." www.liberalcurrents.com/trans-panic-...
Trans Panic? More Like Trans Apathetic
2025 shows trans rights aren't electoral poison. The truth? Most people just don't care that much.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:52 PM
"Someone may, if asked, give an up or down opinion on something, yes. But this tells you nothing about how passionately committed they are to that idea, or how much it motivates them to act upon it." www.liberalcurrents.com/trans-panic-...
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Today is Alan's birthday and I too think you should support @liberalcurrents.com
Today is my birthday, and I think you should support @liberalcurrents.com
"Reaching our goal will be a significant step towards changing our media system for the better—and guarantee the publication of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘗𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴 in 2026." www.liberalcurrents.com/a-preview-of...
December 1, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Today is Alan's birthday and I too think you should support @liberalcurrents.com
"Reaching our goal will be a significant step towards changing our media system for the better—and guarantee the publication of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘗𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴 in 2026." www.liberalcurrents.com/a-preview-of...
A Preview of a Project We'll Pursue If Fully Funded
Investing in a positive vision for a liberal future, rather than remaining in a defensive crouch on behalf of a liberal past.
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December 1, 2025 at 7:05 PM
"Reaching our goal will be a significant step towards changing our media system for the better—and guarantee the publication of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘗𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴 in 2026." www.liberalcurrents.com/a-preview-of...
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extremely well written and thoughtful article which says everything i've been trying to for about 12 months. i highly recommend reading!
"Neither Spanberger’s political momentum nor her authority were in any way blunted by the ad onslaught. It was, by any reasonable measure, a cataclysmic night for the transphobes and for the argument that transphobia is kryptonite for Dems." www.liberalcurrents.com/trans-panic-...
Trans Panic? More Like Trans Apathetic
2025 shows trans rights aren't electoral poison. The truth? Most people just don't care that much.
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December 1, 2025 at 5:23 PM
extremely well written and thoughtful article which says everything i've been trying to for about 12 months. i highly recommend reading!
"Neither Spanberger’s political momentum nor her authority were in any way blunted by the ad onslaught. It was, by any reasonable measure, a cataclysmic night for the transphobes and for the argument that transphobia is kryptonite for Dems." www.liberalcurrents.com/trans-panic-...
Trans Panic? More Like Trans Apathetic
2025 shows trans rights aren't electoral poison. The truth? Most people just don't care that much.
www.liberalcurrents.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:42 PM
"Neither Spanberger’s political momentum nor her authority were in any way blunted by the ad onslaught. It was, by any reasonable measure, a cataclysmic night for the transphobes and for the argument that transphobia is kryptonite for Dems." www.liberalcurrents.com/trans-panic-...
To liberals who understand the stakes but feel at sea when it comes to solutions: The Reconstruction Papers will provide solutions. It will lay out a vision to rebuild for our era rather than repairing relics of the past. Let go of your grief for a flawed liberal past, embrace the liberal future.
A Preview of a Project We'll Pursue if Fully Funded
Investing in a positive vision for a liberal future, rather than remaining in a defensive crouch on behalf of a liberal past.
www.liberalcurrents.com
December 1, 2025 at 1:25 PM
To liberals who understand the stakes but feel at sea when it comes to solutions: The Reconstruction Papers will provide solutions. It will lay out a vision to rebuild for our era rather than repairing relics of the past. Let go of your grief for a flawed liberal past, embrace the liberal future.
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really enjoyed this piece from @quinnae.com, digging in to how much elites convinced themselves transphobia was a winner, even as ordinary americans demonstrably just don't care that much--and what that means for dem strategy going forward
“It is difficult to overstate the failure of the transphobic strategy.” www.liberalcurrents.com/trans-panic-...
Trans Panic? More Like Trans Apathetic
2025 shows trans rights aren't electoral poison. The truth? Most people just don't care that much.
www.liberalcurrents.com
December 1, 2025 at 1:11 PM
really enjoyed this piece from @quinnae.com, digging in to how much elites convinced themselves transphobia was a winner, even as ordinary americans demonstrably just don't care that much--and what that means for dem strategy going forward
“It is difficult to overstate the failure of the transphobic strategy.” www.liberalcurrents.com/trans-panic-...
Trans Panic? More Like Trans Apathetic
2025 shows trans rights aren't electoral poison. The truth? Most people just don't care that much.
www.liberalcurrents.com
December 1, 2025 at 11:06 AM
“It is difficult to overstate the failure of the transphobic strategy.” www.liberalcurrents.com/trans-panic-...
“The Reconstruction Papers is an extension of our eight-year-long mission to provide the intellectual foundation for a liberal future, rather than wallowing in memories of a liberal past.” www.liberalcurrents.com/a-preview-of...
A Preview of a Project We'll Pursue if Fully Funded
Investing in a positive vision for a liberal future, rather than remaining in a defensive crouch on behalf of a liberal past.
www.liberalcurrents.com
December 1, 2025 at 11:04 AM
“The Reconstruction Papers is an extension of our eight-year-long mission to provide the intellectual foundation for a liberal future, rather than wallowing in memories of a liberal past.” www.liberalcurrents.com/a-preview-of...
"Like MTV, the end of history era has definitively ended. Time to move on." www.liberalcurrents.com/liberalism-o...
Liberalism or Inertia? Cass Sunstein's "Liberalism: In Defense of Freedom"
Sunstein’s book adopts a small-c conservative defensiveness that belies a now-requisite rejuvenating liberal imagination.
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December 1, 2025 at 2:28 AM
"Like MTV, the end of history era has definitively ended. Time to move on." www.liberalcurrents.com/liberalism-o...
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Great list. Especially nice to see @kjephd.bsky.social essay there
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November 30, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Great list. Especially nice to see @kjephd.bsky.social essay there
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