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“I suspect many readers might associate [Bob Dylan] with one of the shortest phases of his career, the time from 1963 to '65 when he wrote his most famous "protest songs," like "Blowin' in the Wind" and "The Times They Are a-Changin.'"”

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Jay Michaelson is an American writer born in 1971. His work spans across various fields including religion, gender, law, and literature. Michaelson is known for his profound insights into religious diversity and gender identity. more

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