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Driving on the Left Side of the Road: a Crash Course on Critical Thinking
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Driving on the Left Side of the Road: a Crash Course on Critical Thinking

Jeffrey Kass Dec 30, 2025

We’re doomed if we don’t start using our brains again.

There’s No Luggage Rack on a Hearse
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There’s No Luggage Rack on a Hearse

Jeffrey Kass Dec 29, 2025

Be aware of the value of now.

Stop Fearing What People Think
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Stop Fearing What People Think

Teronie Donaldson Dec 29, 2025

The doubting crowd in my head was never real.

No Forgiveness for My Father, Who Abused My Mother
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No Forgiveness for My Father, Who Abused My Mother

LG Ware Dec 28, 2025

Haunted by memories of my father's violence and addiction, I struggle with the growing expectation to forgive and reconnect.

Why White Men Claim They’re the Real Victims of Discrimination
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Why White Men Claim They’re the Real Victims of Discrimination

Dr. Allison Wiltz Dec 28, 2025

The rhetoric of white male victimhood is gaining traction, but what lies beneath this assertion?

A kid puts a coin into a piggy bank.
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Your Kids Need to Learn About Money Before It's All Gone

Omar L. Gallaga Dec 27, 2025

Financial education can be as important (albeit less awkward) than the birds & bees talk.

Why Does Everyone Think I’m Gay?
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Why Does Everyone Think I’m Gay?

LG Ware Dec 27, 2025

The negative perception of gayness.

The Dehumanization of Hillbillies, White Trash, and Waste People
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The Dehumanization of Hillbillies, White Trash, and Waste People

LG Ware Dec 26, 2025

A Black man recognizes the truth about poor white folks.

Alan Dershowitz Attacks Epstein Survivors
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Alan Dershowitz Attacks Epstein Survivors

William Spivey Dec 24, 2025

“This will go down in history as the second worst form of McCarthyism in our nation’s history.”

Lost and Found on the Centennial Trail
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Lost and Found on the Centennial Trail

Chris L. Robinson Dec 24, 2025

When a hiking trip goes wrong, assuming the worst about people does no one any good.

Redefining Manhood for My Son
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Redefining Manhood for My Son

Luc Olinga Dec 23, 2025

He isn’t sure about his place as a young man in society. He is not alone.

The Gifts From “12 Days of Christmas,” Ranked
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The Gifts From “12 Days of Christmas,” Ranked

LEVEL Editors Dec 23, 2025

Timeless song, sure, but how do the offerings from said true love stack up?

What Happens When You Call a Black Man in the NFL the N-Word
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What Happens When You Call a Black Man in the NFL the N-Word

William Spivey Dec 23, 2025

Fan Ryan Kennedy faced no repercussions after allegedly calling D.K. Metcalf a N**** and his Mother a C***

Never Buy Flowers For a Married Woman
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Never Buy Flowers For a Married Woman

Garrick McFadden Dec 23, 2025

This and many other important lessons my dad taught me.

The Burden of Being the Only Black Guy at Work
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The Burden of Being the Only Black Guy at Work

Jeremy Helligar Dec 23, 2025

Does the comfort of my White colleagues matter more than my own? (That’s a rhetorical question!)

The Mental Health Impact of Social Media on Teens
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The Mental Health Impact of Social Media on Teens

Delaney Nickerson Dec 22, 2025

The complicated relationship between social app usage and the psychological toll it takes on our youth.

How AI Has Negatively Affected Asynchronous Learning

How AI Has Negatively Affected Asynchronous Learning

Dr. Jeffrey Ian Ross Dec 22, 2025

The emergence of tools like ChatGPT complicates the ability of instructors to assess genuine learning, raising concerns about the future of this educational model.

Black Men and the Shame of Absenteeism
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Black Men and the Shame of Absenteeism

Mark Anthony Neal Dec 21, 2025

There are long-held beliefs that Black men are absent in the lives of their children. This should not be a sweeping statement.

Fatherhood’s All Love and Sunshine Until You Screw Up the Car Seat
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Fatherhood’s All Love and Sunshine Until You Screw Up the Car Seat

Chris L. Robinson Dec 21, 2025

Chubby baby thighs: 1. Me: 0.

6 Reasons Santa Claus Ain’t S**t, Ranked
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6 Reasons Santa Claus Ain’t S**t, Ranked

LEVEL Editors Dec 21, 2025

Check this list twice if you need to, it won’t change the truth.

My Friend’s Racist Mother Has Died, and I Feel No Sadness
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My Friend’s Racist Mother Has Died, and I Feel No Sadness

Garrick McFadden Dec 21, 2025

We were one smitten, but her mother would have no parts of her daughter dating a Black man.

What are the Expectations of a Black Father?
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What are the Expectations of a Black Father?

LG Ware Dec 20, 2025

What does it mean to be a Black man in modern society?

What You're Teaching Your Kid By Sneaking Candy into Movie Theaters
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What You're Teaching Your Kid By Sneaking Candy into Movie Theaters

Jeffrey Kass Dec 20, 2025

Our adult behavior is the real instructor of children.

The Hidden Dangers of Holiday Binge Drinking
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The Hidden Dangers of Holiday Binge Drinking

Delaney Nickerson Dec 20, 2025

The festive season may call for celebration, but don’t let your spirits cloud your judgment.

Is Your Evening Workout Sabotaging Your Sleep?
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Is Your Evening Workout Sabotaging Your Sleep?

Delaney Nickerson Dec 20, 2025

The delicate balance between staying fit and getting a good night’s rest.

Supreme Court to Consider Death Penalty Standards for Intellectually Disabled Individuals
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Supreme Court to Consider Death Penalty Standards for Intellectually Disabled Individuals

Laratee VanNieuwenhuyze Dec 20, 2025

The Supreme Court is considering an appeal from Alabama that could lower standards for determining intellectual disability in death penalty cases.

How an Israel Trip Changed My Perspective on Racial Bias
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How an Israel Trip Changed My Perspective on Racial Bias

Jeremy Helligar Dec 19, 2025

Recalling the uncomfortable experience of seeing discrimination targeting dark-skinned people who don’t look like me.

When Little Eyes Watch Us Give Our Own Parent the Cold Shoulder
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When Little Eyes Watch Us Give Our Own Parent the Cold Shoulder

Jeffrey Kass Dec 18, 2025

Navigating parenting with my kids when I didn't respect my father.

Projection of Homer Simpson
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TV Dads Taught Me Valuable Lessons About Fatherhood

Omar L. Gallaga Dec 18, 2025

Today's TV dads are creating their legacy away from the shadow of a predator.

7 Times Donald Trump  Demonstrated that Empathy is Not His Spiritual Gift
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7 Times Donald Trump Demonstrated that Empathy is Not His Spiritual Gift

William Spivey Dec 18, 2025

The human cost of leaders who cannot feel what others endure.

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