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Antonia Malchik's avatar

Thank you! As the daughter of an exile who grew up in an authoritarian regime, in a country that has now slid back into authoritarianism, I can't second this enough. We do not have to pretend any of this is okay.

(Also I saw your correction note first, and was reminded of one of my few early writer encounters -- one of my undergrad professors invited Tim O'Brien to talk with our short story writing class [O'Brien was an alum there], and he was chill and smart and insightful and informative and gracious. Thank you for bringing that memory back.)

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Elizabeth Aquino's avatar

I’ve taught O’Brien’s” book at least five times, and every time I read it I’m gobsmacked.

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Antonia Malchik's avatar

It's so, so good. You're right. And feels eternally relevant. I wonder what he's up to these days?

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Cindy's avatar

“Aquino. The Protester.” … and The Teacher. Thank you for this, Elizabeth.

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Barbara S's avatar

Thank you. You always have the right words.

Xoxo

Barbara

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Chris La Tray's avatar

❤️✊🏽❤️

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John Lovie's avatar

Yes! Thank you.

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Beth Coyote's avatar

Thank you, Elizabeth. Thank you.

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Sally Hansen's avatar

Write On!

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Mary Moon's avatar

I think we know the answer to your question.

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Claire Haller's avatar

Yes! There is ONE thing that the Republicans do that Dems don't and that is "stand by your man". No matter what sort of piece of merde they have as leader, they back him 100%. Dems argue and complain and whine and clutch their pearls and hold up their privileged attitudes in the face of a real and present danger to the country and to our selves. Now is not the time to dither. It is the time for action up and down the ticket. It's either Biden/Harris or the end of this country. There is no in between. Get off any fence you might be on and VOTE and get others to do the same. Dammit.

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Sandra Yudilevich Espinoza's avatar

Holy Hell!

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37 Paddington's avatar

Aquino, the protestor. You are brilliant. May what you call for come to pass. May it be so.

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