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Katie Songer

Posts For Conservatives

I Love You, But You’re Wrong

December 21, 2020

Love and respect don’t have to mean agreement.

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What I Love About My Cousin Who Disagrees With Me About Racism

December 1, 2020

His humility and intellect inspire me.

5 Ways We All Take the Easy Way Out Instead of Healing Polarization

November 9, 2020

We avoid “turning toward” because it’s challenging.

My Takeaway From This Election: We Must Turn Toward Each Other

November 6, 2020

The “other side” isn’t going away.

Why I’m Listening to My Cousin Who Thinks Racism Has Ended

October 28, 2020

Respectful conversations are key to progress.

What I Learned from Talking to a Conservative About Privilege

October 21, 2020

Privilege is a responsibility, but not a cause for shame.

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We’re In Danger, and So Are Our Hearts

October 5, 2020

In a national crisis, I worry that I’m losing my compassion and humanity.

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What I Learned From Watching the RNC

August 31, 2020

No, really! I did learn things!

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Riots Are Bad For Racial Justice… But How We Talk About Them Matters.

August 27, 2020

White people must be thoughtful when we talk about this.

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My Liberal Patriotism

June 12, 2018

My patriotism is about much more than the flag or the anthem.

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