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Katie Songer

Political Issues

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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.

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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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America Lacks Upward Mobility. That Hurts Communities of Color.

April 16, 2021

Yesterday’s racism is hard to escape today.

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Why Equal Opportunity Is Still Just a Dream

April 1, 2021

Here’s (just some of) the data on systemic racism.

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How My Conservative Cousin Thinks About Racism

January 13, 2021

I disagree with him, but I see his compassion.

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The Implicit Bias Test Made Me Check My Assumptions About “Conservative Racism”

December 10, 2020

The problem of systemic racism is shared by us all.

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

October 28, 2020

Respectful conversations are key to progress.

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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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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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