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  familiar with my name, but for the last six months I’ve been serving as the ’s interim editor in chief. While our organization undergoes strategic changes, it has been an honor to work for the state’s flagship progressive publication. Though’s voice is more critical than ever. I’m proud to present to you this issue.

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