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Psychologists have found a way to disarm political opponents and detoxify conversation.
This research-backed technique can increase open-mindedness and reduce political polarization, improving dialogue at gatherings and in daily life.
This research-backed technique can increase open-mindedness and reduce political polarization, improving dialogue at gatherings and in daily life.
Column | Defuse political tension in your family with one simple question
This research-backed technique can increase open-mindedness and reduce political polarization, improving conversations at family gatherings and in daily life.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Psychologists have found a way to disarm political opponents and detoxify conversation.
This research-backed technique can increase open-mindedness and reduce political polarization, improving dialogue at gatherings and in daily life.
This research-backed technique can increase open-mindedness and reduce political polarization, improving dialogue at gatherings and in daily life.
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Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.
October 5, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.
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Why left-wing people are sadder (but activists are happier)
July 8, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Why left-wing people are sadder (but activists are happier)
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"On October 8, 1931, a law went into effect requiring every Italian university professor to sign an oath pledging their loyalty to the government of Benito Mussolini. Out of over 1,200 professors in the country, only 12 refused. All of them were immediately fired." www.chronicle.com/article/what...
Opinion | What Autocrats Want From Academics: Servility
In 1931, Italian scholars were made to take loyalty oaths. Will that happen to us?
www.chronicle.com
March 21, 2025 at 10:45 PM
"On October 8, 1931, a law went into effect requiring every Italian university professor to sign an oath pledging their loyalty to the government of Benito Mussolini. Out of over 1,200 professors in the country, only 12 refused. All of them were immediately fired." www.chronicle.com/article/what...
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Attacking knowledge, information, learning, science, libraries, schools: to keep people clueless and compliant.
Fight back: read, speak out, communicate, learn, and share with others.
Fight back: read, speak out, communicate, learn, and share with others.
March 16, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Attacking knowledge, information, learning, science, libraries, schools: to keep people clueless and compliant.
Fight back: read, speak out, communicate, learn, and share with others.
Fight back: read, speak out, communicate, learn, and share with others.
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An awesome woman named Beth Kelley shared this with me and wanted me to share it with you.
If you're wondering what we, as little people caught in a big web can do, Beth has you covered:
Here is her Advice:
If you're wondering what we, as little people caught in a big web can do, Beth has you covered:
Here is her Advice:
February 25, 2025 at 12:00 AM
An awesome woman named Beth Kelley shared this with me and wanted me to share it with you.
If you're wondering what we, as little people caught in a big web can do, Beth has you covered:
Here is her Advice:
If you're wondering what we, as little people caught in a big web can do, Beth has you covered:
Here is her Advice:
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Tyranny requires your fear, your silence, and your compliance.
Democracy requires your courage.
Democracy requires your courage.
February 20, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Tyranny requires your fear, your silence, and your compliance.
Democracy requires your courage.
Democracy requires your courage.
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Illinois Gov Pritzker: "Tyranny requires your fear ... Democracy requires your courage."
February 20, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Illinois Gov Pritzker: "Tyranny requires your fear ... Democracy requires your courage."
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ProPublica found that some of the largest health insurers have created a playbook that prevents people from getting the mental health care they need.
Join us tomorrow, Feb. 20 at 4 p.m. ET for a virtual conversation as we discuss barriers to care. RSVP: https://propub.li/4k4GYWm
Join us tomorrow, Feb. 20 at 4 p.m. ET for a virtual conversation as we discuss barriers to care. RSVP: https://propub.li/4k4GYWm
February 20, 2025 at 2:00 AM
ProPublica found that some of the largest health insurers have created a playbook that prevents people from getting the mental health care they need.
Join us tomorrow, Feb. 20 at 4 p.m. ET for a virtual conversation as we discuss barriers to care. RSVP: https://propub.li/4k4GYWm
Join us tomorrow, Feb. 20 at 4 p.m. ET for a virtual conversation as we discuss barriers to care. RSVP: https://propub.li/4k4GYWm
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“Every American can do something—show up, walk out, call, sign up, demonstrate engagement.”
The Musk-Trump axis thrives on chaos and intimidation, but resistance is growing. Thousands protested, DOJ lawyers resigned & NYC officials walked out. Jen Rubin explains.
The Musk-Trump axis thrives on chaos and intimidation, but resistance is growing. Thousands protested, DOJ lawyers resigned & NYC officials walked out. Jen Rubin explains.
Showing Up & Walking Out
Two Ways to Make your Point
contrarian.substack.com
February 19, 2025 at 3:02 PM
“Every American can do something—show up, walk out, call, sign up, demonstrate engagement.”
The Musk-Trump axis thrives on chaos and intimidation, but resistance is growing. Thousands protested, DOJ lawyers resigned & NYC officials walked out. Jen Rubin explains.
The Musk-Trump axis thrives on chaos and intimidation, but resistance is growing. Thousands protested, DOJ lawyers resigned & NYC officials walked out. Jen Rubin explains.
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I'm happy to publish something I've been reporting for a while: a guide for how to fight the Trump-Musk power grab and win, with specific advice that you can start acting on *today*.
www.vox.com/politics/399...
www.vox.com/politics/399...
How to stop Trump’s power grab
Trump isn’t inevitable. Here’s a plan to keep democracy intact.
www.vox.com
February 13, 2025 at 2:42 PM
I'm happy to publish something I've been reporting for a while: a guide for how to fight the Trump-Musk power grab and win, with specific advice that you can start acting on *today*.
www.vox.com/politics/399...
www.vox.com/politics/399...
“Authoritative reporting” and communication is essential to meet this moment.
How do you cover a country in a constitutional crisis?
Learn from actual crisis communication.
No two-sideism, no euphemisms but strong words, focus on consequences, and point to help.
@froomkin.bsky.social 💡
#journalism
Learn from actual crisis communication.
No two-sideism, no euphemisms but strong words, focus on consequences, and point to help.
@froomkin.bsky.social 💡
#journalism
February 11, 2025 at 8:32 PM
“Authoritative reporting” and communication is essential to meet this moment.
Essential reading
February 9, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Essential reading
Exactly this!
January 26, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Exactly this!
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The dividing line issue among Dems is not between progressive & centrist. It's between strong & weak & by extension, between young & old. Time for the institutionalist gerontocracy to move along. Thanks for your service. We need leaders clear about what they are for not just what they're against.
January 25, 2025 at 5:13 PM
The dividing line issue among Dems is not between progressive & centrist. It's between strong & weak & by extension, between young & old. Time for the institutionalist gerontocracy to move along. Thanks for your service. We need leaders clear about what they are for not just what they're against.
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It’s not about Trump supporters. It’s about giving the 75m people who DIDNT VOTE something to vote for
Legitimate discussions on this platform offer that path
Legitimate discussions on this platform offer that path
It's only powerful if the Trump Supporters are reading what we see and communicating with questions.
It’s amazing to me that politicians don’t commit to post first on @bsky.app and to engage with constituents here
THIS is more powerful than CNN , MSNBC, The Post will ever be.
You can broadcast for 9 mins on a declining medium, or engage here and start a real discussion.
Which is more powerful?
THIS is more powerful than CNN , MSNBC, The Post will ever be.
You can broadcast for 9 mins on a declining medium, or engage here and start a real discussion.
Which is more powerful?
January 19, 2025 at 1:12 AM
It’s not about Trump supporters. It’s about giving the 75m people who DIDNT VOTE something to vote for
Legitimate discussions on this platform offer that path
Legitimate discussions on this platform offer that path
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Framing makes all the difference:
Fluoride = chemical added to water ❌
Fluoride = naturally occurring water mineral that is important for our health, and supplemented in areas with mineral deficiencies ✅
Fluoride = chemical added to water ❌
Fluoride = naturally occurring water mineral that is important for our health, and supplemented in areas with mineral deficiencies ✅
January 17, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Framing makes all the difference:
Fluoride = chemical added to water ❌
Fluoride = naturally occurring water mineral that is important for our health, and supplemented in areas with mineral deficiencies ✅
Fluoride = chemical added to water ❌
Fluoride = naturally occurring water mineral that is important for our health, and supplemented in areas with mineral deficiencies ✅
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New from my lab, with @clintmckenna.bsky.social ...
Does our brainpower mainly serve a taste for partisan bias?
A heated debate has broken over this question the last few years. We decided to weigh in.
A longish 🧵 Strap in. 1/n
psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?d...
Does our brainpower mainly serve a taste for partisan bias?
A heated debate has broken over this question the last few years. We decided to weigh in.
A longish 🧵 Strap in. 1/n
psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?d...
APA PsycNet
psycnet.apa.org
December 20, 2024 at 8:07 PM
New from my lab, with @clintmckenna.bsky.social ...
Does our brainpower mainly serve a taste for partisan bias?
A heated debate has broken over this question the last few years. We decided to weigh in.
A longish 🧵 Strap in. 1/n
psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?d...
Does our brainpower mainly serve a taste for partisan bias?
A heated debate has broken over this question the last few years. We decided to weigh in.
A longish 🧵 Strap in. 1/n
psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?d...
All too accurate
December 20, 2024 at 10:22 PM
All too accurate