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White text on a black background: "It is good to let others alone to do what makes them happy, so long as it does not harm others. It is good to find joy in the joy of others. It is good to respect one another without condescension. It is good to learn enough not to fear difference, and to understand that it benefits us. It is good to want others to be empowered to pursue the projects that make them feel alive."…

Be a Liberal: A Plain-Text Case for Decency

A text-only post makes an earnest case for liberalism: live and let live, respect, and empowering others. A sincere pick for Xennials weary of online political fights.

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White text on a black background: "It is good to let others alone to do what makes them happy, so long as it does not harm others. It is good to find joy in the joy of others. It is good to respect one another without condescension. It is good to learn enough not to fear difference, and to understand that it benefits us. It is good to want others to be empowered to pursue the projects that make them feel alive."…

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