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an inspiring idea for a national program in which young people would commit themselves to a year of community service
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In each one, an Oakland naïf—Cassius, Cootie, Corvette—was torn between a seductive capitalist and an inspiring left-wing organizer, one the path to fame and riches, the other to community and revolution.
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Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
The inspiring and idiosyncratic debut from a 53-year-old priest in Greece pinballs between drone metal and techno Christmas carols, field recordings and hymns.
—Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 14 May 2026
Mann is presented as the Last Civilized Man of a vanishing era, whose words, spoken before audiences of officials, are lofty and inspiring.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 14 May 2026
The emergence of Dorion as a serious contender for the top job last week, and the organization immediately seeming to fold in the face of significant public outcry and criticism, wasn’t exactly confidence-inspiring.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 12 May 2026
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Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
The inspiring and idiosyncratic debut from a 53-year-old priest in Greece pinballs between drone metal and techno Christmas carols, field recordings and hymns.
—Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 14 May 2026
Mann is presented as the Last Civilized Man of a vanishing era, whose words, spoken before audiences of officials, are lofty and inspiring.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 14 May 2026
The emergence of Dorion as a serious contender for the top job last week, and the organization immediately seeming to fold in the face of significant public outcry and criticism, wasn’t exactly confidence-inspiring.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 12 May 2026
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“Inspiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inspiring. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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