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“A thing moderately good is not so good as it ought to be. Moderation in temper is always a virtue, but moderation in principle is always a vice.”
–Thomas Paine, “The Rights of Man”, part II, chapter V (1792)
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Founded in 2009 by Matt Gonzalez, Jim Dorenkott, and Okla Elliott, AIOTB Magazine is a progressive forum that encourages humane thought and action related to contemporary political and cultural matters. The writers do not belong to a particular political party, nor are they expected to adhere to any set program. They all value progressive democratic principles, respect different viewpoints, and seek common ground while maintaining a healthy skepticism for unnecessary compromise.
Chase Dimock became the Managing Editor in 2017 after the passing of co-founder Okla Elliott. In the past few years, we have expanded our interest in featuring poetry, literary reviews, and creative non-fiction writing. For all questions about submissions, please visit our submissions page.
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As It Ought To Be 