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Josh Appelbaum

Josh Appelbaum writes about politics and current events on his blog, The Postmodern Witness. Follow him on twitter @bostonsboy87.

Ben Affleck and Bill Maher on "Real Time with Bill Maher" (HBO)

Bill Maher and the liberal conundrum: Progressives, religion and extremism

Josh Appelbaum

Police wearing riot gear stand at a post as they wait for a crowd to disperse Monday, Aug. 11, 2014, in Ferguson, Mo. (AP/Jeff Roberson)

They are no longer police: Why Ferguson reminds us that America is not exceptional

Josh Appelbaum