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One way to protect against assuming the worst of our fellow citizens is to work toward charitable descriptions of one another’s religious practices, writes John Inazu.

John Inazu, the Sally D. Danforth Distinguished Professor of Law & Religion

Abram Van Engen, of Arts & Sciences, writes on the Center for the Humanities blog, “Human Ties,” about the new podcast he is co-hosting, “Poetry for All.” He said it’s aimed at “not just those who love poetry, but those who feel hesitant about it, even those who dislike it altogether.”

Rachel Sachs, associate professor of law

The religious right has made no secret of its expectation that President Trump will choose a socially conservative successor to the seat held by Ruth Bader Ginsburg. And the president will likely deliver, further confirming the power of the religious right, writes Lee Epstein.

Rebecca Wanzo reviews Michaela Coel’s HBO/BBC One series “I May Destroy You.” While much of the work is emotionally shattering, one of the staggering accomplishments of Coel’s creation is that it manages to provoke real laughter, even as it focuses on various kinds of sexual assault, Wanzo writes.

Lee Epstein, the Ethan A.H. Shepley Distinguished University Professor

Eugene Rubin, professor of psychology

Do I worry about the worsening mental health of my patients and friends, as well as its effect on me? Yes. Has the timeline to prepare myself to better cope with that sped up? Yes. But I want them to know I will remain here, in their corner, ready to support them if and when they need me, writes Jessica Gold.