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Maggie Nelson's most recent book is The Argonauts. She teaches at CalArts.
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To make change, movements need to build endurance—the capacity to keep people showing up despite their differences.
most days, during some mid-day hour, / I close my eyes and say the Sh’ma. / But it’s always the wrong time of day, / and it’s the only prayer I know
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