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stephen jamal leeper
stephen jamal leeper

May 28, 2019

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A Steel-Driving Man

Race, Gender, Islam, and the Capitalist work ethic

Illustration by Aimee Flom

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy…

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