An Appeal for Friction Writing
Our writing process lacks sufficient resistance, hesitation, reconsideration.
Dare We Call It Charisma?
Posted on February 4, 2021
in THR Web Features
Image: President Trump does his “dad-dance” at a 2020 rally; AP photo.
A trick that only the most gifted demagogues can bring off.
Groundhog Daze
by
B.D. McClay
Posted on February 9, 2021
in THR Web Features
Image: The real Punxsutawney Phil (2013). Anthony Quintano via Wikimedia Commons.
On living the same day over and over.
Frederick Douglass and the American Project
Posted on February 22, 2021
in THR Web Features
Image: Frederick Douglass (1818-1895), head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right. Albumen process, scanned from the negative by Library of Congress. Via Wikimedia Commons.
It would be hard to blame him if he had lost faith in the republic.
Engaging Jesus and John Wayne
Posted on February 24, 2021
in THR Web Features
Image: A late evening thunderstorm lights up the sky above the Cadet Chapel at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado, August 2, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley)
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In praise of nuance and self-reflection.