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Katie Songer

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There’s a Time to Speak Up and a Time to Stay Quiet

September 10, 2019

Silence can be active or passive.

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The Healing Power of Fiction: How Cozy Mysteries Helped Me Cope With Trauma

August 26, 2019

Sometimes, escaping into stories is the best way to survive a crisis.

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“Civility” Has Different Meanings. My Civility Isn’t Niceness.

August 5, 2019

On active vs. passive civility.

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Why I Don’t (Fully) Blame the Oregon GOP for Walking Out

July 2, 2019

I once supported a walkout too.

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What I Think Caused My Autoimmune Disease, And How To Reduce Your Own Risk

July 1, 2019

Some factors you can’t control, but others you can.

Can Civil Dialogue Save Us From Rome’s Fate?

June 18, 2019

Partisan gridlock is not a new problem.

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The Surprising Empowerment of Admitting I’m Frail

June 3, 2019

It was a revelation to start paying more attention to my body.

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It’s Only Food If You Can Digest It

May 1, 2019

Ayurveda taught me to understand my body’s food needs.

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Balance Your Hormones, Balance Your Life

April 3, 2019

I highly recommend Claudia Welch’s book to everyone.

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Ayurveda: A Healing Paradigm For Ulcerative Colitis

March 17, 2019

It’s a unique blend of diet, lifestyle, and nature.

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