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"My father knew, as my mother did, that he would have been punished mercilessly, maybe tortured to death, if that flag had been discovered. So he had to hide it. He kept it with him for the rest of his life. At his funeral, my mother gave it to me."
My Father’s Flag and the Idea of America
Over decades, across continents, and through harrowing experiences, my family held on to this bit of cloth as a reminder of everything they believed in—and were running toward.
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November 8, 2025 at 4:01 AM
"My father knew, as my mother did, that he would have been punished mercilessly, maybe tortured to death, if that flag had been discovered. So he had to hide it. He kept it with him for the rest of his life. At his funeral, my mother gave it to me."
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The Insurance Apocalypse
Fire, money, and who gets burned.
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January 10, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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