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Katie Songer

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What I Wrote Ten Years Ago About the War in Afghanistan

October 8, 2021

In this war, there were no easy answers.

We see a person's hands typing on a laptop, and just the torso of the person, who is wearing a warm yellow sweater.

Reflecting on Ten Years of Writing and Blogging

October 1, 2021

After all this time, I’m still loving it!

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Simple, Calming Practices You Can Do Anywhere

September 27, 2021

For balance in a harried job and world.

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You Are Doing a Good Job Today (Even If It Doesn’t Feel Like It)

September 27, 2021

Life is stressful right now. Be kind to yourself.

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Conversations on Abortion Need More Compassion…and More Logic

September 10, 2021

I’m longing for better dialogue about abortion.

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How I Figured Out the Right Diet for My Sensitive Gut

August 27, 2021

This is the Mother of All Elimination Diets.

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Some Steps in the Right Direction on Racial Justice

August 6, 2021

Working across divides might help us make progress.

You’re Not a Failure for Needing Meds

July 30, 2021

Many autoimmune patients need to hear this.

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Talking About Racism IS Divisive. What Do We Do About That?

June 21, 2021

Conservatives aren’t totally wrong about this.

The cover of the book Rising Out of Hatred: the Awakening of a Former White Nationalist by Eli Saslow. The words are printed in white on a background of blended orange and yellow painted in broad strokes.

How a Few Brave Friends Changed a White Nationalist’s Mind

June 8, 2021

Eli Saslow’s Rising Out of Hatred is a story of perseverance…and kindness.

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