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    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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  • Professor Explains How He Trains Students in Civil Discourse

    Professor Explains How He Trains Students in Civil Discourse0

    It was getting late and the college student next to me let out a sigh. “I’ve got to get home,” she said. “I still have an assignment I need to complete tonight.” “Aww, really?” I asked as the event we were attending wrapped up. “I hope you don’t have to stay up too late!” “Nah,”

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  • Coming Full Circle: A Way Out of the Riots

    Coming Full Circle: A Way Out of the Riots0

    Another night, another round of riots. They’ve now come full circle, as rioters hit up Minneapolis for the second time since George Floyd’s death. The rationale of the rioters? Rumors that police shot a black man. The truth that soon emerged, however, was that the man killed himself as police closed in due to his

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  • Sorry, Don. We Need More Than a Biden Speech to Stop the Violence.

    Sorry, Don. We Need More Than a Biden Speech to Stop the Violence.0

    A rioting revival is occurring in the wake of Jacob Blake’s shooting in Kenosha. Despite Blake’s mother offering a very calm, reasoned plea to stop the riots – those in her son’s name and any others – violence increases against both people and property. After weeks of promoting “peaceful protests,” it seems like major media

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  • How to Recognize a Bad Teacher

    How to Recognize a Bad Teacher0

    The sign of a good music teacher, I was told as a teenager, is a willingness to allow parents to sit in on lessons. A teacher willing to have parents observe their lessons demonstrates that she has nothing to hide, is open to critique or comments, and is one who partners with parents in helping

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