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The Idolatry of Origins: America at 250 Years
When we hear the words “origin stories” these days, we find ourselves thinking about comic books. This is what Marvel or DC gives to its superheroes and villains. But there is an insight in these cultural productions. Origin stories are abo...
Earned Skepticism
I have been thinking a lot lately about the death of Nolan Wells. This tragedy hits close to home. Ocean Springs is not too far from Moss Point. Both are in Jackson County. And I have family members who know his mother and father.
Everythi...
Weekly Wrap Up - July 10, 2026
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In this Weekly Wrap Up, Eddie navigates a bruising week defined by the collapse of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, the reclosure of the Strait of Hormuz, and Israel’s push to 70% territorial control over Gaza amid a massive generationa...
The Color Question
Many Americans often turn to Frederick Douglass’s July 5, 1852 speech on the occasion of July 4th. This 250th anniversary has been no different. But I want to disrupt a certain appropriation of Douglass’s voice. He is not a simple patriot....
Weekly Wrap Up - July 3, 2026
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In this Weekly Wrap Up, Eddie reflects on America’s "divided soul," marking 1,000 days of conflict in Gaza amid unresolved global and economic crises. He highlights staggering reports of executive-level crypto grift alongside Su...
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