Commentary

“The Dress” as A Metaphor for Partisan Political Discourse in America

If you are among the likely overwhelming majority that didn’t give up social media for Lent, then you’re bound to have stepped into what amounts to a virtual Civil War on Twitter a few weeks ago on Thursday evening of February 26th. That night, thousands of users were up in arms over “Dressgate,” after a […]

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Columbus Day Rant

I’m sure many of you have heard of Seattle’s decision last week to change the name of ‘Columbus Day’ to ‘Indigenous People’s Day.’ While some would laud that decision as progressive and forward thinking, I sort of see it as being behind the times.  Don’t get me wrong, I think that Seattle made a great decision, […]

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The ALS Ice Bucket “Rant”

Okay, so if you live in the 21st century with the rest of us, then you’re undoubtedly connected to some form of social networking site.  You will have noticed the influx of people pouring buckets of ice water over their heads and posting the videos online.  This is all part of the “ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.” […]

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