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The Power of the Vote

By Amanda Haggard | October 7, 2026

The Contributor worked to create a mini guide of all the offices and candidates for whom you might be asked to check a box in the Nov. 3 election.

Hoboscopes: September 23, 2026

Mr. Mysterio is not a licensed astrologer, a registered horseless carriage repairman, or a trained photo-cartographer. This one is dedicated to Tober Dwayne.

Faith

On Thursday, Sept. 8 my dog Faith was given a peaceful ending to months of pain and suffering.

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Our goal is to raise $10,000 by Oct. 8 to fully fund the next year’s worth of breakfasts (and give us room to grow!).

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A Newlywed’s Perspective On Marriage From A Couple About To Celebrate One Year Of Marital Bliss

By Norma B. | May 29, 2024

Those who are familiar with my writing may know I’ve written about marriage before from a long term perspective. Fifty years to be exact.

Features

Lessons in Injustice

By Andrew Krinks | May 22, 2024

Founding editor of ‘The Contributor’ explores the legacies of white supremacy, private property and police

Features

Rethinking Mental Health: Insights from‘Your Consent Is Not Required’ by Rob Wipond

By Will Connelly | May 22, 2024

Wipond’s investigative work exposes the often-coercive nature of psychiatric interventions and the troubling expansion of mental health laws that infringe on individual rights and autonomy.

Features

Perils and Prospects

By Daryl Carter | May 22, 2024

‘From Rights to Lives’ surveys the evolution of racial justice movements

Features

INSP Review: ‘Come and Get It’ by Kiley Reid

By Laurie Fundukian | May 22, 2024

Kiley Reid, author of 2019 sensation ‘Such a Fun Age’, is back with her new novel ‘Come and Get It’. Thrive Detroit reviews.

Features

A Revolving Door of Death

By Liz Garrigan | May 22, 2024

Steven Hale lays bare the humanity of those condemned on Tennessee’s death row

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