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here at sinkhole, we’re explorers, not explainers – our goal is to chart the world's complexities, to resist the echo chamber, and to engage in the difficult work of empathy.

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The People of Puerto Rico Still Need Our Help
Jul 15

Jul 15 The People of Puerto Rico Still Need Our Help

Madison Bernath
letter

As another hurricane season descends, our neighbors to the south are still in recovery.

The Limiting Factor
May 28

May 28 The Limiting Factor

Brendon Barnes
letter

House hunting in the age of Trump-addled racism.

How would you describe yourself politically?
Apr 15

Apr 15 How would you describe yourself politically?

Eric Fershtman
letter

We've got more in common than you think.

A letter from the editor
Mar 19

Mar 19 A letter from the editor

Eric Fershtman
letter

We’re checking in with a new mission statement and introducing the winner and runners up in our first-ever pop culture essay contest.

Teenage girls are revolutionary linguists and it’s time we recognize that.
Feb 20

Feb 20 Teenage girls are revolutionary linguists and it’s time we recognize that.

Madison Bernath
letter

They’ve been transforming the way we all speak for hundreds of years.

Act Natural: Toward a Politics of Kindness
Dec 17

Dec 17 Act Natural: Toward a Politics of Kindness

Eric Fershtman
letter

Compassion works best when it's selfish.

Why is it so hard to make time for ourselves?
Nov 13

Nov 13 Why is it so hard to make time for ourselves?

Madison Bernath
letter

A meditation on age, time, creativity, and work-life balance listicles.

When You’re White, You’re Family
Oct 15

Oct 15 When You’re White, You’re Family

Brendon Barnes
letter

A modest proposal for fixing America, top to bottom. Like, completely.

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