Opinion
Recognizing propaganda techniques makes them less effective
The Bandwagon, card stacking, “plain folks” image, and name calling are all effective propaganda techniques.
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Consider what you’re putting in your body
We’ve been sold three big lies by sugar and opioid companies.
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Border security means enforcing 1986 Reform and Control Act, not building a wall
Democrats understand that building the border wall is too expensive, too inefficient, and will require owners of their…
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Hoping for middle ground on immigration issue
The wall is too expensive, but border security is an issue to be addressed.
Opinion
America’s endless trap: matching ideals with reality
We haven’t always lived up to our country’s founding concepts.
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Our current ‘Gilded Age’ benefits only the super wealthy
More than ever, the wealth gap separates our country.
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What would you give up for world peace?
I asked my students if they’d give up their phones for world peace. Only a few said they…
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‘Logical fallacies’ help each of us defend our arguments
Everyone uses these strategies to some extent.
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Trump helped erase voter complacency
Our president raises his base and enflames his opposition at the same time.
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‘We the people’ set our national direction Nov. 6
The midterms were just as much about emotions as it was issues.
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Today’s autocrats blaming the West for their woes
I understand the pull of a charismatic leader that puts the blame of life’s woes on others.
Opinion
‘Art of the Deal’ still key to understanding Trump
Some details in the 1987 book are still relevant today.
Opinion
Keeping the Supreme Court above partisan politics
“A partisan reputation… is going to cause very serious harm to the status and integrity of the decisions…