On the record · Updated October 1, 2026
5 things Coleman Hughes said, verbatim, from August 19, 2026 to September 23, 2026, each linked to where it ran. Grouped by the story each one belongs to.
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“Because it's a ridiculous question. Why should my daughter eat healthier food than the average person? Why should she breath cleaner air than people living in Beijing & Mumbai? The answer to all such questions is "because I love her & can provide her something better". Period.”
on parents wanting better food and air quality for their kids
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“Now that we know (with certainty) that Thomas Jefferson fathered children with Sally Hemings, it is funny to look back on the (pre-DNA era) arguments that "experts" came up with to deny that this could be true. So naive...”
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“Most writers don't admit to mistakes, much less publicize them so that we can all benefit. Nikole Hannah-Jones ( @nhannahjones ) has done both of those things with this powerful essay. I do not agree with every word (or with some underlying assumptions), but she deserves nothing but praise for bringing her daughter's story to light. Read and share widely!”
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“Why the Left Needed to Believe in Jason Arday”
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“If the Tinder Swindler killed himself, would folks turn out like this? Would they give speeches blaming the media for "obsessive" coverage? I don't wish suicide on anyone, but valorizing a con artist is crazy. I wish these ppl could see how it looks from the outside.”
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