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How to talk about threats to the midterms

A toolkit for conversations with stressed-out (or burned-out) people

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Ben Raderstorf
Oct 09, 2026
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All of a sudden, it’s everywhere.

Have you noticed it too?

A coworker in the break room, your neighbor at the dog park, your group chat of friends, a random phone call from your mom, a text from your uncle. Each time, the same questions. So many different people in your life are wondering…

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