Stephen V. Smith with illustration by Stacy Reece

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Stephen V. Smith with illustration by Stacy Reece

There Is a Middle Majority, and It’s Growing

From his perch in the mountains of Northeast Alabama, Stephen Smith sees hope for people who find themselves in the middle of today’s political debate.

By Stephen V. Smith with illustration by Stacy Reece /

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Stephen V. Smith with illustration by Stacy Reece

There Is a Middle Majority, and It’s Growing

By Stephen V. Smith with illustration by Stacy Reece /

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