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Humans of New York spreads empathy and pluralism

The simple act of talking to strrangers makes them less threatening. ...


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Russia has no place invading Ukraine

Why would Vladimir Putin decide that sending 6,000 troops into Ukraine would be a good idea? ...


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Response: Beliefs aren't facts

Religious books are set in stone, while science books are not. ...


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Tame down the awards shows

I’ve started to lose interest in watching the red carpet, and cared even less about the awards show itself — if that was possible. Watching these awards shows year after year has ...


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Response: Don't censor Facebook

Individual users should not be held responsible for the dumb actions of others. ...


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The two party system is stifling

There shouldn’t be a shame in a Republican agreeing with a Democratic ideal or vice versa. ...


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Destigmatize mental health issues

I am certain that when most people hear the word “Tourette’s,” they think of someone uncontrollably shouting out profanity in a large auditorium. Sadly, some severe cases of Tourette’s do manifest themselves ...


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Spend your money on your own terms

The currency for charity is now tweets and my stomach is turning. ...


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Donating to Kickstarter? Not so fast

Say you are feeling generous and thinking about donating some of your money. You want to get a little something in return for your donation, and you want to donate to a ...


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Just because you don't believe it, doesn't mean it isn't worth your respect

To be truly be enlightened, we must embrace others and their ideas. ...