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And a beautiful Florida seascape

Mar 17

Taking on Fox starts with calling out its real roles in American politics and society

Mar 14

Do you need charisma to succeed as an authoritarian? Not always

3 hr ago

And an inviting image of the Cook Islands

Mar 10

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Welcome back to Lucid, and hello to all new subscribers.

Mar 7

And a calming view of the ocean from my recent trip to Hawai'i

Mar 5

My residency as the Maggie and Dan Inouye Chair of Democratic Ideals at the Univ. of Hawai'i Manoa

Mar 4

Welcome back to Lucid! And a big hello to new subscribers. Mark your calendars for our next Q&A. Since it's the first week of the month, we will meet on…

Feb 28

And a special image of Aspen. Colorado

Feb 24

Why Putin will never give in or give up on Ukraine

Feb 21

Murdoch had a fleeting thought to protect democracy, but chose profit margins instead

Feb 18

And a calming view of Deer Island, Maine

Feb 17

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