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Easter Reflections: civicpassport.com

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My Aha Moment: civicpassport.com

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“I think Madison never imagined or envisioned a Congress with no ambition.”: civicpassport.com

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War in Iran: civicpassport.com

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War in Iran: civicpassport.com

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Year in books for 2025: civicpassport.com

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Year in books for 2025: civicpassport.com

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John & Paul: civicpassport.com

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John & Paul: civicpassport.com

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No Instruction Manual: civicpassport.com

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No Instruction Manual: civicpassport.com

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The Eras Tour: civicpassport.com

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The Eras Tour: civicpassport.com

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Can We Keep It? civicpassport.com

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Can We Keep It? civicpassport.com

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Our Better Angels: civicpassport.com

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Our Better Angels: civicpassport.com

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An Executive Amendment: civicpassport.com

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An Executive Amendment: civicpassport.com

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A Re-Introduction: civicpassport.com

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A Re-Introduction: civicpassport.com

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Embracing the Scout Mindset: civicpassport.com

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Embracing the Scout Mindset: civicpassport.com

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July 26, 2025: civicpassport.com

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Finished reading: The Scout Mindset by Julia Galef 📚

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@opinionhaver.bsky.social In which category does JD Vance fit?

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@jdcmedlock.bsky.social I thought all people needed was a reasonable alternative to Trump and the vast majority would back the alternative. I underestimated just how many people saw Trump as a normal candidate.

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