What role should public figures and corporations play in advocating for social or political causes? Last year, Laura Ingraham made headlines by urging Lebron James to just "shut up and dribble" in response to his outspoken views on President Trump. Today, people are up-in-arms about a new Gillette razor ad that takes on toxic masculinity … Continue reading Corporations, Celebrities, and Politics
Republicans Post-Trump
Whether it be two or six years from now, Donald Trump will relinquish effective control of the Republican Party. He won't have the legislative power that he currently holds, yet will certainly continue to have influence on American politics. To think that Trump will fade into the shadows after his time serving as President would … Continue reading Republicans Post-Trump
Expanding the Overton Window
The idea behind the Overton window is that there is a narrow range of acceptable policy ideas that someone could advocate for. To expand this window requires publicly advocating for seemingly radical policies (the difference, say, between advocating for raising the minimum wage by a dollar or by 10 dollars). The idea being that, if you … Continue reading Expanding the Overton Window
Where’s the Nuance?
Why do all of our political conversations seemingly boil down to one or two talking points? Why can’t these conversations get off the ground? I don’t claim to have the answer, but here’s a start. Just like our two-party system, there is no middle ground when it comes to our political beliefs. At the end … Continue reading Where’s the Nuance?
The Wall
The immigration debate goes back as far as countries, peoples, and tribes do. Fear of the 'other' is not a new concept. Yet, here we are. Ever since Donald Trump made his statements about Mexicans coming across our border bringing drugs, crime, and rapists, immigration policy has been at the forefront of American political life. … Continue reading The Wall
Deconstructed Politics 