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Articles from The Lorem Ipsum consist of in-depth analyses or contemplative essays covering anything from the politics of gun laws to the proper way to make an Old Fashioned.

The Orange Wave

The Orange Wave

America's gets what it asked for.

Sacred Text

The things we put our faith in, and the people who let us down.

The Walking Tacos

The Walking Tacos

Why solving cultural issues is the bane of society.

The Prevailing Narrative

The Prevailing Narrative

Learning how to navigate the news, and a better worldview.

Help Wanted

Seeking unqualified candidates for the most powerful role in the world.

The Semantic Web

The Semantic Web

The dawn of the feature that would change the web and humans forever.

Boycotting Bad Sandwiches

Boycotting Bad Sandwiches

Boycotting bad ideas from free spaces may end up building a platform for them instead.

On Being Indignant

On Being Indignant

When you're caught between a world going mad and the mystery of being in love.

How do we know Nikki Haley isn't a vampire?

How do we know Nikki Haley isn't a vampire?

An investigative report analyzing how she could actually win the presidency by unconventional means.

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Winter

The season that cannot end, until something new begins.

Lorem Green

A deep dive into the artwork of The Lorem Ipsum.

Moral Dilemmas

When complex decisions are no longer thought experiments.

The Inconvenient Truth

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The Inconvenient Truth

That which we can't change, we do our best to avoid.

Blank Space

Life is about taking it all in, even if it means deleting some. An essay about what isn't there.

Not In My Backyard

Not In My Backyard

NIMBYism is the Fata Morgana of the 21st Century. Here's why we need to think beyond the NIMBYs.

Irrational Fears

Irrational Fears

Conspiracy soup, skewed facts, and how they are used against us.

Greased Lightnin' For Texas

Greased Lightnin' For Texas

A review of Ted Cruz's popular podcast, Verdict, and a brief tip on how you can help drain the swamp.

The War on Weeds

The War on Weeds

It is as innocent looking as candy, but it’s turning our suburbs into battle zones.

Words Ruin Everything

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Words Ruin Everything

How bad language builds movements but prevents progress.

Good Source Material

Good Source Material

The best things in life are free, but good writing isn't cheap.

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Plastic Brains

We are the smartest we'll ever be when we are twenty, but after forty, the envy of wisdom. Here's why it's hard to change our minds and how doing so can help us live longer.

Red Meat Politics

Red Meat Politics

Red meat sells the article, but it hardly tells the story.

Fox and The Backlash of Right-Wing Media

Fox and The Backlash of Right-Wing Media

The lawsuit filings against Fox News and discovery have shed some light on the reality behind the 900-pound gorilla in conservative media.

Just The Tip

Tipping has a sordid past, and it's getting out of control. Here's why the American culture of gratuity has become what it is today.

The GOP Hemophobia

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The GOP Hemophobia

Republican politicians get lightheaded in the wake of the Trump indictment and arraignment.