Communication and Change
[Also published at Huffington Post.] We have to call out horrors like what happened yesterday, and there’s value in doing it: to make it clear what America is and what it cannot be. At the same time, I think there’s also a risk in having … [Continue reading] about Yes, Judge What Happened In Charlottesville — And Then What?
Democrats, being Democrats, are having a big argument right now about their new slogan, “A Better Deal.” Is it on point? Does it suck? What do the polls say? It doesn’t freaking matter. Quick, now. What was Barack Obama’s slogan in 2012? … [Continue reading] about Arguing Over Their New Slogan Is Why Democrats Lose
[Also published at Huffington Post.] White House counselor Kellyanne Conway and “Reliable Sources” host Brian Stelter had a widely anticipated debate Sunday about the fairness of media coverage of the Trump administration. On every point that came … [Continue reading] about How Kellyanne Conway Won Her Debate With CNN’s Brian Stelter — Despite Being Wrong About Everything
[Also published at Huffington Post.] Donald Trump’s recent speech in Poland sent chills down the spines of people around the world who believe in small l, small d liberal democracy. Notably this part: We must work together to confront forces, … [Continue reading] about America Is A Creed, Not a Tribe — And Too Few Americans Know Why That Matters
[Also published at Huffington Post.] Think of it — especially now, after Trump’s vicious, sexist tweet about Mika Brzezinski. If you’re raising children, these are just some of the ways you now have to tell them not to be like the President of the … [Continue reading] about 12 Ways You Now Have To Tell Your Kids Not To Be Like The President