Healthcare Activism: Beyond the Cult Narrative
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Healthcare Activism: Beyond the Cult Narrative

Media and government officials actively frame healthcare activists as cultists. Let’s unpack that. First, murder cannot be condoned under any circumstances. However, government and media are actively framing Mangione’s healthcare movement as a cult akin to that of Charles Manson—portraying him as mentally unstable, and the people who ostensibly follow him as trippy fan girls—to…

How to Contact Your Republican Legislator
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How to Contact Your Republican Legislator

If you’re thinking about writing to your Republican legislators about the current crisis, let me save you some time: Don’t bother with arguments about DEI, government waste, or partisan politics. They’ve heard it all before, and those arguments won’t move them. What they urgently need to understand – and what might actually get their attention…

rat hand bobble toy
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Taxidermy Rat High-Five Toys – Ethically Dubious

Yes, I know my boots/wallet/belt may be leather. I also eat meat. But these animals are not disrespected in any way. They are killed quickly and butchered without toying with them. I am thankful for the use and food they provide. However, this high-five practice crosses the line in the uncanny valley because we’re no…