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the Empathy List #152: Are We in Political Hell?

Reimagining the theology of heaven (and hell) helps.

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Liz Charlotte Grant
Aug 19, 2025
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Hi friends, Liz here.

It’s been a while since you saw my name in your inbox. (I’m hoping that this break doesn’t mean the majority of new subscribers won’t open this email… tbd)

I do not write this email in the summer months. Which I know is CRAZY to the hustlers among you. How could I neglect my AUDIENCE? Don’t my readers NEED TO SEE MY NAME to remember me? Isn’t that the CARDINAL MARKETING RULE, always be forcing your product in front of their faces?

#1 Always be present, never stop never stopping.

However, in my case, I myself am the product. I am a one-woman show, with ZERO help from ai. This email is conceived by me, written by me, edited by me, copyedited (usually poorly) by me, and then sent and marketed by me, too. …And me simply cannot make me-self send you emails in the summer months.

Celebrity gif. Kate McKinnon is wearing an ugly Christmas sweater while sitting in what appears to be a meeting. She looks to her side and slowly winks awkwardly while smiling at someone.
See what I did there? #momjokes

I have learned to attend to that inner voice of my body when she speaks, “I’m weary, and I must rest.” And I aim to care for this inner being as tenderly as I care f…

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