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Exactly what we all need to read right now as the horror gets increasing air time. I hate having to go through it all again.

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Jan 27Liked by Allison Lichter, Lane Anderson

Thank you for this piece. What Masha Gessen says about the diminishment of language in Russia is truly chilling. Yes, we must champion our imperfect institutions. And your daughter's school is a good reminder of how creative public education can be.

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So many of my friends are talking about the spectre of another Trump presidency and I feel like I just can’t deal. This was really helpful...Gessen’s analysis feels so spot on and validating. The Russia parallels are so poignant! Thx for this.

Also your daughter’s school is so awesome! More of this! And I wonder what your thoughts are on all of this re: the role of journalism !

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Jan 23Liked by Allison Lichter, Lane Anderson

Fantastic. Thank you for voicing things I’ve been thinking about but don’t want to express because I don’t want to be a “Downer”. I’m terrified of the election and agree with Liz Cheney that we are “sleepwalking into totalitarianism”

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