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Will you just “wait and see?”

December 24, 2017 by Spencer Critchley

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[Also published at Huffington Post.] Have you ever wondered whether you would speak up if democracy came under attack, as it did in Europe in the 1930’s and 40’s? That question is being answered now. Are you speaking up? Or are you waiting … [Continue reading] about Will you just “wait and see?”

Filed Under: Politics & Society Tagged With: democracy, Donald Trump

A Car Wash for Souls

November 18, 2017 by Spencer Critchley

Vintage car wash sign, shaped something like a cross

[Also published at Huff Post.] I had Christianity all wrong — I thought Jesus didn’t want you to sin. Yes, if you did sin, He would forgive you. But the baseline was, Jesus was anti-sin. Well now Christian supporters of Roy Moore and Donald … [Continue reading] about A Car Wash for Souls

Filed Under: Politics & Society Tagged With: Christianity, Donald Trump, Religion, Roy Moore

Yes, Judge What Happened In Charlottesville — And Then What?

August 13, 2017 by Spencer Critchley

Confederate flag photo illustration

[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?

Filed Under: Politics & Society Tagged With: Donald Trump, racism

Arguing Over Their New Slogan Is Why Democrats Lose

August 7, 2017 by Spencer Critchley

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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

Filed Under: Communication, Leadership & Management, Politics & Society Tagged With: Democratic Party, politics

How Kellyanne Conway Won Her Debate With CNN’s Brian Stelter — Despite Being Wrong About Everything

July 24, 2017 by Spencer Critchley

Tweet by David Martosko: "Watching @KellyAnnPolls absolutely clobber @BrianStelter this morning. Brutal. He's absolutely tied in knots."

[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

Filed Under: Communication, Journalism, Politics & Society Tagged With: Donald Trump, journalism, media

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