What the Hell Happened in Ohio?

For the most part, the data backs up the narrative that Donald Trump defeated Hillary Clinton due to the defection of white working-class voters from the Democratic Party. According to CNN exit polls, Clinton lost whites without college degrees (the...

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Out of the Shadows

One of the things I appreciated most about my experience at Burlington College was that, compared to other institutions, it was a space where one could discuss aspects of their lives that they otherwise would not or could not talk about. Students were given the opportunity to express themselves about everything from their stuggles with addiction and...

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Why Men Need to Denounce Trump

Donald Trump represents exactly what is wrong with our notions of masculinity within this society. It is unfortunate to see so many men (and women) treating his behavior and words as excusable, acceptable, or even desirable. There should be nothing “normal” about a man who incites violence, engages in abusive tactics, and brags about sexually assaulting...

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Musings on the Democratic Convention

This has been, unquestionably, a fantastic week for the Democratic Party. So far, their convention has been successful in helping to unify the party, provide a vision of the country, and make the case against Donald Trump. Monday night, of course, was about showcasing the progressive wing of the party, including speakers like Rep. Keith Ellison, Sen....

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It's Over

In listening to the speakers last night at the Democratic National Convention, from the First Lady to Senator Sanders, I was reminded of the fact that the politics of hope on which this president rode into office has today been replaced by the politics of fear and cynicism. This week does not mark a celebratory moment, but rather serves as a notice...

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On Masculinity: Why Men and Women Need to be Friends

Last night, I watched a very powerful documentary, The Mask You Live In, dealing with how our society defines masculinity and the impact this has on the boys and young men who grow up into it. I will admit, some elements of the film resonated a bit too close to home for me. For instance, the film discusses the pressure that boys are put under to...

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My New Blog

I've decided to create a new blog for my non-sports-related posts. My sports blog can still be found at http://enlightenedfan.blogspot.co...

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