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Charles P. Pierce is a writer at Esquire and the author of four books, most recently Idiot America, and has been a working journalist since 1976. He lives near Boston with his wife but no longer his three children.
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Charles P. Pierce

FOXBOROUGH, MA - OCTOBER 24: A pylon-camera is seen during an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and the Chicago Bears at Gillette Stadium on October 24, 2022 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

Chicago Bears v New England Patriots

Things We Actually Like

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A Tribute To PATCO, The Little Rail Line That Could

Antoine E. Davis, 36, is an incarcerated journalist in Washington State. He is a licensed pastor for Freedom Church of Seattle, and Inside Director of Organizing for Look2Justice, an organization that provides civic education to system-impacted communities and works to pass sentence and policy-reform legislation. His writing has been published by Christianity Today, The Guardian, Plough Magazine, The Appeal, and more. Follow him on Twitter <a href="https://x.com/antoineedavis">@antoineedavis</a>.

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Antoine Davis

Fantasy Football Notes

What Fantasy Football Means To Incarcerated Managers

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

Riley Greene #31, Parker Meadows #22 and Matt Vierling #8 of the Detroit Tigers celebrate a 7-6 win over the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on September 16, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri.

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What I Like About The Tigers

Halley’s Comment

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Bette Davis’ Cigarette

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Let’s Remember Some Comments From 2023

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The Holy Family. Found in the collection of Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, Barcelona.

The Holy Family. Artist: Stomer, Matthias (ca.1600-after 1650)

Year In Review

What Our Families Thought Of Defector In 2023

Investigations Editor. You can reach her at diana@defector.com or, if you prefer protonmail, dfmoskovitz@protonmail.com. If security is a concern, download the Signal app and send her a text at 929-251-8187.

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Mitchell Robinson #23 of the New York Knicks smiles before the game against the Atlanta Hawks on November 2, 2022 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York.

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This Cheesy Mitchell Robinson Blog Is For My Mom

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Jim Tomsula stands with his players after winning the 2023 ELF title

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Jim Tomsula Is A Goddamn Champion

Harper Murray #27 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers serves against the Omaha Mavericks at Memorial Stadium on August 30, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Volleyball Day in Nebraska

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Nebraska Is A Volleyball School

Visual Editor. Runs <a href="http://defectorstore.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">defectorstore.com</a>. Philadelphia-based, if you couldn’t tell.

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Forget The Elam Ending, TBT’s Dunk Contest Is The Real Game-Changer

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Samer Kalaf

Adley Rutschman and Luis Robert face off before the 2023 Home Run Derby.

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Adley Rutschman Vs. Luis Robert Was So Much Fun

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Ray Ratto

THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS - APRIL 30: A general view of a golf ball on the green of the first hole during the final round of the Insperity Invitational at The Woodlands Golf Club on April 30, 2023 in The Woodlands, Texas.

Insperity Invitational – Final Round

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I Demand These Two Awful, Heroic Golfers Be Given A Hefty NIL Deal

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Chris Thompson

Trevor Bauer pulls a face after giving up a first-inning dinger against a Japanese minor-leaguer.

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Heartwarming: Trevor Bauer Is Getting Lit Up In Japan

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My Car Has Legs And Bears Are Cheering For Me

Relief pitcher Sergio Romo #54 of the San Francisco Giants reacts after getting out of the seventh inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the MLB game at Chase Field on April 8, 2012 in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Sergio Romo’s Sendoff Was Almost Perfect

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Cows stand behind a fence, but in front of a picturesque view of County Mayo in Ireland.

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A Yank Walks Into A Pub

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Barry Petchesky

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Let Me Tell You About This Idiot Video Game I’m Obsessed With

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Let’s Remember Some Comments From 2022

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Silence The Terrors Of The Terrestrial World With NOAA’s Deep-Sea Livestream

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This Is So Stupid

Wow! Yankees Fans The Best Fans In Sports, Confirmed

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Laura Wagner

Union organizer Christian Smalls (R) celebrates following the April 1, 2022, vote for the unionization of the Amazon Staten Island warehouse in New York. - Amazon workers in New York voted Friday to establish the first US union at the e-commerce giant, a milestone for a company that has steadfastly opposed organized labor in its massive workforce. Employees at the Staten Island JFK8 warehouse voted 2,654 to 2,131 in support of the unionizing drive, according to a tally of ballots from the National Labor Relations Board. (Photo by Andrea RENAULT / AFP)

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Heartwarming: Amazon Eats Shit

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Scott Hastings asked JaMychal Green if he's going to play tonight.

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Just Ask The Dude

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Life Lessons

I Recommend Visiting Luxembourg Even Though The Luxembourgers Do Not

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I Love My Happy Keyboard

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Drew Magary

SAN ANSELMO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 08: In this photo illustration, Hasbro board games are displayed on February 08, 2021 in San Anselmo, California. Hasbro reported better than expected fourth quarter earnings with net income of $105.2 million, or 76 cents a share, compared to $95.5 million, or 69 cents a share, one year ago. (Photo Illustration by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Game Maker Hasbro Beats Earning Expectations, As People Staying Home During Pandemic Helps Increase Sales

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