this is at least partially a result of the type of very popular YA fixated on main characters who are special NOT bc of what they DO, but bc of their (surprise) heritage
these books are usually also full of “races” with strongly stereotyped fixed traits
HASSETT: Well if you look at Walmart--
KARL: Wait a minute. I've gotta stop you. The Walmart package this year contains much less than the one last year. That's why the price is less.
MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE: I think that's fair criticism. And I would like to say, humbly, I'm sorry for taking part in the toxic politics.
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Undaunted supporters say wallets just lost in mail
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