In his new book After the Fall: Being American in the World We've Made, author Ben Rhodes grapples with the dissolving notion of American exceptionalism in a post-Covid world. Using a global lens, Rhodes presents a glimpse of a highly possible democracy-free future, presently modeled by countries like Hungary, Russia, and China.
Sep 2022
25. Dining Room Drug Deals & Dairy Queen Deaths
Submission: My mom left me with a neighbor when I was 1, and my dad was shot when I was 8. After my dad died I lived with my stepmom for a while, then lived with my bio mom, and she sold drugs off our dining room table. I finally ended up living with my dad’s sister.
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May 2022
Mom Forced Me To Become A Parent At Age 13
Hi, my name is Alexis, and when I was 13 my mom forced me to become a parent. You probably think I’m lying, but it’s the truth. Growing up, I remember having a pretty normal life. I went to school, hung out with my friends, did homework - all the usual stuff. But then, when I had ... Show More
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