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“The Boomers have modeled a set of bad habits, and one grand gesture is not going to unwind all those bad habits.”

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Eric Liu is a prominent writer and public intellectual, born in 1968. He has made substantial contributions to the fields of politics, culture, and social commentary. Liu's work often centers on the intersection of identity, community, and public service. more

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