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    Annie Holmquist

    Annie Holmquist served as the editor of Intellectual Takeout from 2018 to 2022. When not writing or editing, she enjoys reading, gardening, and time with family and friends.

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  • Reading for Rest in a Chaotic World

    Reading for Rest in a Chaotic World1

    “Annie, you know more about children’s literature than anyone I’ve ever known,” a friend remarked to me a while back. Rolling my eyes, I laughingly denied this claim. “Nonsense!” I replied, “I know someone who is far more knowledgeable about children’s literature than I am!” I was talking about a woman whom I will call

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  • The American Pulse Is Feeble, But There Is a Way to Revive It

    The American Pulse Is Feeble, But There Is a Way to Revive It0

    In the leading article for the October issue of Chronicles Magazine, John Derbyshire suggests three outcomes for the November election: The Democrats win, the Republicans win, or the country descends into chaos. Sadly, more individuals seem to be entertaining thoughts of the latter. Those negative thoughts aren’t without merit. As Derbyshire explains, two election wins

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  • Why Marxist Utopian Dreams Always Fail

    Why Marxist Utopian Dreams Always Fail0

    COVID is contagious. “Well, duh!” I can hear you saying. “Why else have we been subjected to such pain and misery the last few months? We’re trying to stop the contagious spread!” Very true. Yet there’s something else that’s contagious but doesn’t seem to be spreading very rapidly throughout this land. That something else, my

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  • Following the Woke Crowd Backfires for Minneapolis City Council

    Following the Woke Crowd Backfires for Minneapolis City Council0

    “Go ahead and call the police,” came the taunting voice, “they won’t come!” Such was the response to an individual living in the minority neighborhoods of Minneapolis in the chaotic days following George Floyd’s death. That individual had entreated several hoodlums engaged in destruction and thievery to stop what they were doing, but to no

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