Toward Better, Not Quieter Discourse

Toward Better, Not Quieter Discourse

Let’s talk politics! After the frenzy of the recent election, you may be thinking: “Politics? No thanks! I am ready for some peace and quiet!” I can understand that. The terrible state of political discourse doesn’t make me long for quiet, though; it makes me long for...
Calling Balls and Strikes

Calling Balls and Strikes

The number of people in the United States who claim and take pride in their extreme partisanship is small. Among these, I count the rally-attending MAGA faithful, with their flags, caps and cultish deference to Donald Trump.  There are certainly folks in other corners...