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The other strand from the Smithsonian’s past—the bone rooms and racial condescension—inspired an antipathy toward any association with such notions and a resentment toward the presumptions of traditional museums.

White men get away with this stuff because they enjoy a presumption of intelligence and authority that isn’t extended to women.

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With this first season, Hawley has given us an excellent tale about colonization that covers space, Earth, and body sovereignty, cautioning against presumptions of superiority.

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There’s a certain presumption and paternalism to the notion that California Democrats know what’s best for California Republicans.

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But it also has sparked conspiracy theories, hot-take presumptions the left was responsible and calls for vengeance against Kirk’s perceived enemies.

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