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June 2025

Is This What Hope Feels Like?
I spent most of the morning searching for the language to frame this moment, and yet, I find the words still elusive.
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Frederick Joseph
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The Illegality and History of Bombing Iran
Israel and the United States get what they've wanted for decades.
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Frederick Joseph
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Zohran Mamdani Could Redefine American Progressivism
How a Socialist Mayor in New York Could Ignite a National Progressive Revival
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Frederick Joseph
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Juneteenth and the Promise We Make
A Call to Action
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Frederick Joseph
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A Ballad For Silas
A Pride Month reflection for a soul who helped guide me here.
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Frederick Joseph
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May 2025

Our Own Black Shining Prince
Reflecting on Brother Malcolm X's 100 years of soul saving.
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Frederick Joseph
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New York Times. USA Today. Indie Bestseller.
In a time when they try to erase our stories, you made sure this one was heard.
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Frederick Joseph
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The Morning After the Book Arrives
Yesterday was the official release of This Thing of Ours. I should have sent a message then. Some sort of celebration, call to action, something smart…
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Frederick Joseph
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Why America Desperately Needs PBS
On Truth, Collective Memory, and the Potential Loss of PBS
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Frederick Joseph
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April 2025

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