Janet Conroy-Quirk - Liberal Currents

What Comes After Mistrust? Liberalism Needs a Theory of Repair

Liberals need practical approaches to earn trust through visible, messy, and ongoing responsiveness.

Pamilerin Samuel Aug 24, 2026

Weekly Roundup

Headwaters: August 17–23, 2026

Looking at what’s just behind us in preparation for the week ahead.

Jason Briggeman Aug 23, 2026

Neon Liberalism

How the Court Built Trump's Imperial Presidency (Neon Liberalism #87, with Josh Chafetz)

Supreme Court rulings stretching back decades laid the groundwork for expanded executive power.

Samantha Hancox-Li, Josh Chafetz Aug 23, 2026

Janet Conroy-Quirk, MSW is a journalist, actor, fat activist, social worker, and co-owner of National Plus Guide, a resource for plus-sized consumers and their allies.

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Punchlines, Politics and Progress: The Fight to End Weight Discrimination

As we face another uncertain year, and struggle with challenges to our personal and collective physical and mental health, a

Janet Conroy-Quirk Jan 14, 2022