Democrats Tried to Be Masculine – and Ended Up Showing Contempt for Men
When Democrats nominated Graham Platner in Maine, they thought they were getting somebody who could appeal to “the deplorables” by…
John is an Irish writer and journalist who has appeared in multiple international publications including the Wall Street Journal. He was founding Editor of Gript Media in Ireland, and writes with a particular focus on the nexus between cultural shifts and politics. He lives in Tipperary Ireland with his wife Orla and their cocker spaniel, Izzy.
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