Good Jew, Bad Jew

When the government takes sides

17 hrs ago • G. Samantha Rosenthal

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February 2026

The Artist's Life

In defense of art as a strike against the current world order

Feb 27 • G. Samantha Rosenthal

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Hot Off The Press: Appalachian Jews; Southern Christians; Blue Ridge Parkway; Public Libraries; Aaron Copland; and more!

What I've been writing and reporting of late

Feb 13 • G. Samantha Rosenthal

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January 2026

May 4, 1970: Federal Officers Shoot and Kill Four Americans

Part II in a series about ICE, state violence, and America's 250th anniversary

Jan 30 • G. Samantha Rosenthal

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The Bill of Rights and ICE

On state violence, anti-government resistance, and the 250th anniversary of the United States of America

Jan 16 • G. Samantha Rosenthal

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Liver Disease

On weight, metabolism, and self-help ideology

Jan 9 • G. Samantha Rosenthal

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December 2025

My Year as a Freelancer

How I left my job, simplified my life—and found happiness

Dec 12, 2025 • G. Samantha Rosenthal

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November 2025

With tensions over Israel’s war in Gaza, Roanoke’s Jewish community fights its own war of words

As Israel and Hamas negotiate for peace half a world away, a war of words rages in Roanoke over Jewish safety and Palestinian freedom.

Nov 28, 2025 • G. Samantha Rosenthal

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Poor David

On David Foster Wallace's Losing Battle with Postmodernity

Nov 21, 2025 • G. Samantha Rosenthal

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No Phone November

On mobile devices—and living without them

Nov 14, 2025 • G. Samantha Rosenthal

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October 2025

The Liberal Arts College Death Spiral

Early reflections on the downfall of Roanoke College

Oct 31, 2025 • G. Samantha Rosenthal

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My Life as a Public Speaker

From piano recitals to keynote addresses, a career 'on stage' that has taken twists and turns

Oct 24, 2025 • G. Samantha Rosenthal

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