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Reality TV and Trump

Posted on July 21, 2020 by Naomi

In How I Learned The Facts of Life, I tell the story of why I watched one “reality” TV show, once, and what I thought about it. And still think about it. Today, James Poniewozik, in the Times, considers the … Continue reading →

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What’s burning up Twitter and my innards today? Overt fascism in U.S. cities

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Naomi

You’ve heard the news about unnamed and unidentified “federal” troops in Portland, Oregon, claiming they’re bringing peace to a violent city. They, whoever they are and nobody knows for sure, are pulling protesters into unmarked rental vans and disappearing them. … Continue reading →

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