Category Archives: politics

Save the ship

Posted on May 29, 2019 by Cynthia Coleman Emery

… Not the captain A columnist recently made a brilliant reference that only a cinephile would know. Paul Krugman writes: I gotta say, it was very clever of Nancy Pelosi to steal Donald Trump’s strawberries, pushing him over the edge … Continue reading →

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When the Hustler gets Hustled

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Cynthia Coleman Emery

The game is afoot, and this time it is a confidence game. Our country’s leading con man—or confidence man (a swindler who take your trust and your cash)—is getting his comeuppance. The attorney for Stormy Daniels (the porn star who … Continue reading →

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How do you translate power?

Posted on December 10, 2017 by Cynthia Coleman Emery

Look at those who cause harm My university students love to talk about power. It comes with being youthful and curious. But the key is to dig deeper, and ask, how power is fueled and what forms does it take? … Continue reading →

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Want loyalty? Get a dog

Posted on May 13, 2017 by Cynthia Coleman Emery

Imagine there’s been a shake-up at your job and you’ve inherited a new boss. Let’s say your job is one where you advise the boss on communication matters: everything from relationships with your consumer publics, to relationships with the mass … Continue reading →

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When Hate Multiplies Hate

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Cynthia Coleman Emery

With Hate, We Destroy Ourselves I heard a talk today that lessened my misery that comes from looking at the headlines. My days begin the same way: Each morning brings a mix of interest and dread as I review the … Continue reading →

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Kennewick Man’s Remains Returned

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Cynthia Coleman Emery

This past weekend we learned in the local news that remains of a 9500-year old skeleton discovered on American Indian land 20 years ago have been returned. In honor of the decision by President Obama and Congress, I’ve reblogged my recent … Continue reading →

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How Science makes us Smarter

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Cynthia Coleman Emery

Feeling Rotten, Part 3 I mourn the loss of integrity when shenanigans from high-ranking folks we elected make headlines. What happened to grace and goodness? I’m embarrassed to learn that Republicans voted to gut ethics standards from our nation’s core … Continue reading →

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When Headlines Encourage Distraction

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Cynthia Coleman Emery

Feeling Rotten, Part 1 You could probably write the New Year’s tips in your sleep. First, there’s the worst-and-best-of lists: Best movies Worst Twitter quotes Best albums Worst-dressed hip hop artists Then there’s the concoction of clips of actors who … Continue reading →

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Have we lost our moorings?

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Cynthia Coleman Emery

For weeks our local public radio station had urged us to consider what the American Dream means. I discovered when I spent part of one summer talking with faculty and students in Amman, Jordan—as part of an exchange–the denizens we … Continue reading →

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Casting Light on the Dark Side of Politics

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Cynthia Coleman Emery

How to Create Doubt Tonight marks the final formal debate between the two presidential candidates and I’m asking my students to consider the question: How do we create doubt? When you listen to the debate and hear arguments about “truths,” … Continue reading →

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