by jpitney | Jun 30, 2022 | Civility, Congress, Deliberation, Democracy, House of Representatives
From the text: One of my Democratic colleagues said to me recently that he looked forward to the day when he and I could disagree again. And believe me, I share that sentiment. Because when we can disagree again about substance and policy, that will mean that our...
by jpitney | Jun 29, 2022 | Debate, Deliberation, Higher Education
Daniel Stid: Those of us who believe that the purpose of the university is to pursue truth must engage with and persuade those who may not share our convictions. A compelling way to do this is by practicing what the Heterodox Academy calls “The HxA Way,” which they...
by jpitney | Jun 28, 2022 | Journalism, Journalists, Mexico
by jpitney | Jun 25, 2022 | Protest, Violence
President Biden: I call on everyone, no matter how deeply they care about this decision, to keep all protests peaceful. Peaceful, peaceful, peaceful. No intimidation. Violence is never acceptable. Threats and intimidation are not speech. We must stand against violence...
