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Katie Songer

Posts For Liberals

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Why I’m Cautious About the Term “White Fragility”

October 13, 2020

It’s useful, but it often gets misused.

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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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Fear Of Offending Someone: The Worries Of A Quiet, Sensitive White Ally

October 2, 2020

The loudest voices sound confident, but they’re not always right.

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The Case for Tending to White People’s Wounds

September 25, 2020

To heal racism, we need to honor white people’s feelings too.

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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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The Democrats’ Vision Of Bridging Divides Is Exactly What The Country Needs Right Now

August 18, 2020

It’s time to put aside our differences and vote for change.

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A Few Thoughts On Perfectionism and White Allyship

August 11, 2020

Can we be gentler to each other as we strive for justice?

3 Reasons To Be Civil…To Someone Who’s Not Being Civil

July 3, 2020

It’s not about fairness. It’s about communication.

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In This Fight, We Must Be Large

February 9, 2020

We have to be bigger than Trump. Choose love, not fear.

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