Tag Archives: Michelle Goldberg

Who rejects allopathic* medicine? Quacks

Posted on July 13, 2023 by Naomi

*Allopathic medicine, or allopathy, is an archaic and derogatory label originally used by 19th-century homeopaths to describe heroic medicine, the precursor of modern evidence-based medicine. — Wikipedia My mom used to slam the term “quack” on any practitioner of non-scientific … Continue reading →

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Heroes and heretics

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Naomi

Did I mention heretics a while ago? I did. Dropped them in at the end of a rumination on heroes. Heretics deserve more language than a drop-in about something else. Let me confess to my romance with heretics. But I’ve … Continue reading →

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Trump’s arraignment, in three sentences

Posted on April 5, 2023 by Naomi

Two from New York Times headlines: Donald Trump had called for protesters to converge on Manhattan, but the crowds were mostly journalists. You Could Have Walked a Block Away and Had No Clue Trump Just Got Arrested  — Michelle Goldberg’s … Continue reading →

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