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The Memoirist

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Dr. Misty Hook

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Feb 4

What Spit, Lies, and Videotape Taught Me About Politics

How I Learned That Knowledge and Trust Are Power

What Spit, Lies, and Videotape Taught Me About Politics

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Fanfare

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Dr. Misty Hook

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Dec 4, 2025

A Tale of How Love Triumphs Over Illness and Healthcare Struggles

A Tale of How Love Triumphs Over Illness and Healthcare Struggles

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Bouncin’ and Behaving Blogs TOO

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Dr. Misty Hook

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Apr 16, 2025

Listen Up! How Eastern Europeans Showed Us the Path to Freedom

The current wave of town halls may be what saves our democracy and our country

Listen Up! How Eastern Europeans Showed Us the Path to Freedom

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Bouncin’ and Behaving Blogs TOO

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Dr. Misty Hook

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Jan 11, 2025

Jimmy Carter: Farewell to a Class Act

Carter’s death heralds a departure from the humanitarian ideals he embodied.

Jimmy Carter: Farewell to a Class Act

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Age of Empathy

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Dr. Misty Hook

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Nov 2, 2024

What Happened When We Confronted Ted Cruz

How a direct confrontation with Cruz ended with him running away like the chicken he is.

What Happened When We Confronted Ted Cruz

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The Memoirist

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Dr. Misty Hook

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Oct 21, 2024

From Chaos to Change: The Impact of the 2016 Election and the Women’s March on America

After trauma of the 2016 election, the Women’s March emerged as a hopeful force for democracy.

From Chaos to Change: The Impact of the 2016 Election and the Women’s March on America

Dr. Misty Hook

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Apr 13, 2024

The Top 10 Strategies for Democrats to Win in Local Elections

How a special election victory in Alabama provides some important lessons for Democrats.

The Top 10 Strategies for Democrats to Win in Local Elections

Dr. Misty Hook

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Dec 16, 2023

The Rise of Fascism in Texas: One County’s Story

Note: Although this is a piece about local politics, it has a lot to say about book banning and fascism. I hope others can use it to fight…

The Rise of Fascism in Texas: One County’s Story

Dr. Misty Hook

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Jun 14, 2023

Fathering Ironman: How Father’s Day Can Free Families

Howard Stark is a major figure in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Even though we only see him as a fully realized person in bits and pieces…

Fathering Ironman: How Father’s Day Can Free Families

Dr. Misty Hook

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Jun 13, 2023

Stay At Home Mom Needs Help Controlling Her Anxiety

Question: I’m a stay-at-home mom of three children, all under the age of five (one is 8 months old). I’m happy I can stay home and I try to…

Stay At Home Mom Needs Help Controlling Her Anxiety

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Dr. Misty Hook

Counseling psychologist, former professor, and political activist who writes on mental health, social justice, politics, and popular culture.

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