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Oct
10
Elizabeth Warren Emails from 2020 (Reference Post for Close Read Podcast)

Elizabeth Warren Emails from 2020 (Reference Post for Close Read Podcast)

This is a reference post for some political emails we’re discussing for Close Read.
5 min read
Aug
29
Stop Helping Conservatives Spread Propaganda About Protests

Stop Helping Conservatives Spread Propaganda About Protests

The ongoing protests against police violence in America are among the largest civil rights demonstrations in history. They’ve rapidly…
7 min read
Jul
09
It’s About Ethics in Open Letters

It’s About Ethics in Open Letters

Harper’s “A Letter on Justice and Open Debate” has gotten a lot of attention and there are some fine responses out there already…
10 min read
Jun
18
This Will Never Work

This Will Never Work

You may have heard the new idea.
2 min read
Dec
26
Your Hot Take on Climate Models Is Just Another Political Opinion and That’s Okay

Your Hot Take on Climate Models Is Just Another Political Opinion and That’s Okay

Climate and Energy Twitter just went another five rounds on emissions scenarios in major climate assessment reports like the IPCC and U.S…
30 min read
Nov
24
Don’t Bother Arguing with Your Conservative Relatives

Don’t Bother Arguing with Your Conservative Relatives

This Thanksgiving, invest time into mobilizing your like-minded family members instead This Thanksgiving, invest time into mobilizing your like-minded family members instead
4 min read
Oct
05
What If Trump Refuses to Give Up the Presidency?

What If Trump Refuses to Give Up the Presidency?

Mass protests may be the only way to force him out. If Donald Trump refuses to step down after being impeached and convicted, or losing an election, mass protests may be the only way to end his presidency.
5 min read
Jan
18
What Democrats Can Learn From Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

What Democrats Can Learn From Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Her communication style is worth emulating, not dismissing There’s no shortage of criticism for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s approaches to tweeting and activism. But her deep passion for change and morality is what the next generation is all about.
10 min read
Nov
11
Presidential Candidates Should Approach the Campaign Trail Like Stand-Up Comics

Presidential Candidates Should Approach the Campaign Trail Like Stand-Up Comics

Trump’s basically a heckler, and who’s good at shutting them down? Comedians. Donald Trump’s showboat approach makes him great at trolling. Candidates who use wit in the same way stand-up comedians shutdown hecklers will have more success ensuring Trump is a one-termer.
7 min read
Sep
24
A Field Guide to Bad Faith Arguments

A Field Guide to Bad Faith Arguments

Once you recognize these weak tactics in your mentions, you can easily outwit them Political culture and especially that on social media, is rampant with bad faith arguments that obscure the true policy at the heart of a debate. But with the right tools, you can outwit them.
15 min read

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