The Red Letter

The Red Letter

Some Days I’m a "Hero," Other Days Everyone Hates Me — And That’s Fine

In an age of partisan echo chambers, asking fair questions can feel radical.

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Tara Palmeri
Oct 31, 2025
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When I started The Red Letter, I knew I wasn’t choosing the easy path.

It’s inconvenient to be independent. It’s inconvenient to stand alone.

In a world that rewards tribal loyalty and punishes dissent, true independence isn’t glamorous, it’s lonely. But it’s also essential.

This week, that independence was tested again.

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