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Philip Bump

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The King We Overthrew — and the King Some Now Want

Americans need to reconnect with their innate dislike of arbitrary rule.

by Philip Bump via Washington Post on April 17, 2025
‘Impeachment Polka’: How a Composer in 1868 Sought to Capitalize on America’s Political Obsession

A pianist performs a piece of music forgotten for 150 years.

by Philip Bump via Washington Post on January 16, 2020
#MeToo? In 80 years, No American Woman Has Won Time’s ‘Person of the Year’ by Herself

The history of Time's 'Person of the Year' exemplifies the problem that led to this year's winner.

by Philip Bump via Washington Post on December 6, 2017
Trump's Argument Against Transgender Soldiers Was Used Against Gays, Women, and Blacks

A brief review of history.

by Philip Bump via Washington Post on July 26, 2017
Your Generational Identity Is a Lie

You are not Gen X. You are not a Millennial. Unless you are a Baby Boomer, you are nothing.

by Philip Bump via Washington Post on April 1, 2015

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