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Weekend reads: ICYMI
The president changed the subject with intimations of war.
The Republican Party’s Loyalty to Lies
Perverting patriotism to once again justify war in the Middle East.
Parties Aren’t Static
Julian Castro is out, but his ideas will live on in the Democratic nominee.
Democracy Is the Source of Trump’s Pain
A scared little man is exposed daily for being scared and little.
In 2020, There Will Be Blood
5 reasons to believe the fascists’ own words.
The Fascists Among Us
A story about standing for what’s right even if it hurts.
Is Donald Trump the Loneliest Man in America? Yes, and It Matters
Don’t pity him. The president lives in a box of his own making.
Trump’s Evil Is Rational
Stop searching for mental illness.
There Is a War on Christmas
The Republicans oppose universal love, hope, and charity.
Counterargument to today’s edition
In today’s edition, I said the Christianity Today editorial calling for Trump’s removal wouldn’t make much difference. Here’s a productive counterargument from a journalist with an evangelical background. It’s worth pondering. Let me know what you think. —John Stoehr