Author Archives: Valerie Tarico

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About Valerie Tarico

Seattle psychologist and writer. Author - Trusting Doubt; Deas and Other Imaginings.

Moral Authority of Islam

The Moral Authority of Islam   Where is the moral authority of Islam?   Where are the Muslims who say that burning humanitarian workers–those of such great compassion that they willingly risk their lives to alleviate the suffering of alien … Continue reading

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Angry

Angry   To those Republicans who take pleasure in hyping (and ridiculing) the anger of the left, and to those Democrats who pathetically work to deny it–hear this:   I am an angry American.    When Jesus cleared the money … Continue reading

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To Middle Class Republicans

A Letter To Middle Class Republicans   To all you middle class Republicans:  I want to say thank you in advance for the $90,000 my family is expected to receive from our current administration’s pending tax cuts.  Knowing that the … Continue reading

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Teach Us to Think

Please, Teach Us to Think   When I listen lately to America around me, I can’t help but wonder if our culture of tolerance has folded back upon itself to create a culture of ignorance.  I wonder if Americans are … Continue reading

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Giving Children Giving Skills

Giving Children Giving Skills   “I told the kids where you were, and they are very proud of you,” my husband commented.  I had just returned from a small bookstore in Santiago, where we were vacationing.  I had been buying … Continue reading

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