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US: 250 Years Later – Part 9: Birth Control

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In 1776, birth control lived in whispered conversations, herbal remedies, and private networks of women passing knowledge from one generation to another. Two hundred and fifty years later, contraception has become more technologically sophisticated and widely available than ever before, yet questions surrounding autonomy, access, culture, and control remain deeply contested. This letter follows the long journey from secrecy and survival to choice and agency.

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US: 250 Years Later – Part 5: Alcohol

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In 1776, alcohol was not simply recreation. It was safer than water in many circumstances, woven into labor, politics, religion, and daily life itself. Two hundred and fifty years later, America’s relationship with alcohol has evolved from survival and taverns to Prohibition, cocktail culture, craft breweries, and sober curiosity. This letter explores what our drinking habits reveal about who we are and what we’re trying to endure.

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