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The notorious Westboro Baptist Church pastor has died. Why were we so enthralled by him in the first place?
Mar 20, 2014 / Blog / Richard Kim
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The Bigot’s Lament The Bigot’s Lament
After the defeat of Arizona's SB 1062, the religious right nurses its persecution complex.
Mar 12, 2014 / Against the Current / Richard Kim
![The Return of the Tiger Mother](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/amy_chua_ap_img.jpg)
The Return of the Tiger Mother The Return of the Tiger Mother
A new book raises the question: Are Amy Chua and Jed Rubenfeld racists—or just equal opportunity trolls?
Jan 29, 2014 / Against the Current / Richard Kim
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Why I stand with MHP—and why you should too.
Jan 9, 2014 / Blog / Richard Kim
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If It Quacks Like a Duck If It Quacks Like a Duck
With Duck Dynasty, A&E has a golden opportunity to get real.
Dec 30, 2013 / Against the Current / Richard Kim
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Let us not dignify this incident by calling it a culture war.
Dec 26, 2013 / Blog / Richard Kim
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A response to Rania Khalek.
Dec 21, 2013 / Blog / Richard Kim
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The problems with the Affordable Care Act stem from government being too small and weak, not too big and powerful.
Nov 20, 2013 / Against the Current / Richard Kim
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He’s a fraud and a wacko bird, but at least the Texas senator has the courage of his convictions.
Oct 23, 2013 / Against the Current / Richard Kim
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Hillary Clinton: It’s Not Her Turn Hillary Clinton: It’s Not Her Turn
It’s hard to imagine a Democrat of national stature more ill-equipped to speak to the populist mood than HRC.
Oct 2, 2013 / Against the Current / Richard Kim