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The Fictitious Conspiracy Against Russell Brand Would Be the Dumbest Conspiracy of All Time
There’s still no evidence—or plausible reason—that powerful forces coordinated a takedown of Brand because of his anti-establishment takes.
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Anthony L. Fisher
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August 2023

The Ideal Number of Racists in Your Political Movement Should Be Zero
The right and center-right just won’t admit they’ve got a problem, even though they keep elevating bigots to positions of prominence and influence.
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Anthony L. Fisher
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May 2023

Watch ”Confess, Fletch” and Help Save the Disappearing Non-Blockbuster Movie
Jon Hamm resurrected the comedy/mystery franchise (and did a great job of it!) but almost no one knows about the film.
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Anthony L. Fisher
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March 2023

De La Soul Forever
The hop-hop pioneers are finally getting their due, but it's bittersweet. Listen to the classics and spread the love.
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Anthony L. Fisher
Freedom of Speech v. the ’Free State of Florida’
Ron DeSantis and Florida Republicans are enemies of The First Amendment.
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Anthony L. Fisher
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February 2023

When One of Your Favorite Artists Is a Complete Asshat
Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters is a megalomaniac and a willing stooge for Putin—but he can’t make me not love his ex-band’s musical canon.
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Trump’s Speech-Chilling Lawsuits
And a pledge to blog more in 2023.
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Anthony L. Fisher

October 2022

Barry Bonds Is the Home Run King, and Aaron Judge Is Pretty Cool, Too
73 home runs is the record, no asterisks necessary. But there's more than one way to fetishize baseball statistics.
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Anthony L. Fisher

August 2022

Bill Russell Couldn’t Keep His Politics Out of Your Sports
The late NBA superstar didn't care if his civil rights activism made his fans uncomfortable, which is why he's a hero today.
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Anthony L. Fisher

June 2022

What If Nixon Got Away With It?
Or: The Dull Whataboutism of Jan. 6 Minimizers
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Anthony L. Fisher
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May 2022

Let's Remember Some Guys
Growing up, chasing dreams, losing friends. It's what we do.
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Anthony L. Fisher
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I Can't Escape From New York
New York always beats the shit out of you, but it used to actually be worth it.
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Anthony L. Fisher
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