Category: Political User Experience

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Day 71: Campaign Season & Influencing Those Closest to You

August 27, 2024

Campaign season is often a time of heightened emotions and passionate opinions, especially regarding elections. Imagine sitting down with family members, friends, or close associates—people who know you well and with whom you share a deep connection. The conversation turns to the upcoming election, and suddenly, it’s clear that you’re not on the same page… More Day 71: Campaign Season & Influencing Those Closest to You

Day 72: Elevating Your Role—Why Down-Ballot Campaigns Are Critical

August 26, 2024

When we think about elections, the spotlight usually falls on the presidential race or the big Senate battles, but much more is happening beneath the surface. Down-ballot races—those local and state elections that don’t always make the headlines—are crucial for shaping the future of our democracy. They might not have the glitz and glamor of… More Day 72: Elevating Your Role—Why Down-Ballot Campaigns Are Critical

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Day 73: Two Visions, One Nation – Trump and Harris’s Acceptance Speeches Unpacked

August 25, 2024

Today, we’re diving into two pivotal speeches from the 2024 election cycle—Donald Trump’s acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention and Kamala Harris’s acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention. These speeches, delivered just a month apart, offer two distinctly different visions for America’s future, each reflecting the candidates’ core beliefs and leadership styles. But… More Day 73: Two Visions, One Nation – Trump and Harris’s Acceptance Speeches Unpacked

Day 74: Speech Battle Vance vs. Coach Walz

August 24, 2024

Today and tomorrow, I’ll review the acceptance speeches delivered by the Vice President and Presidential candidates. Today, we’re starting with the Vice-Presidential hopefuls, peeling back the layers of their words to see what they’re saying—and what it might mean for the future of our country. I’ll walk you through a summary of each speech, highlighting… More Day 74: Speech Battle Vance vs. Coach Walz

Day 78: How to Evaluate a Convention Speech

August 20, 2024

Political conventions are packed with speeches, and while getting caught up in the excitement is easy, listening critically is crucial. These speeches aren’t just about inspiring the crowd—they’re carefully crafted messages designed to influence, persuade, and motivate. But how do you cut through the rhetoric and understand what’s being said? This blog is all about… More Day 78: How to Evaluate a Convention Speech

Obama's speech setting for 2008 acceptance speech.

Day 79: Convention Symbolism—IYKYK

August 19, 2024

As the Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago, all eyes are on the opening day. This day sets the tone for the event, blending powerful symbolism with strategic messaging. Conventions are more than just speeches—they are carefully crafted narratives designed to resonate with voters and energize the party’s base. Today, we’re diving into the… More Day 79: Convention Symbolism—IYKYK

Day 86: Citizen’s Guide to Low-Key Fact-Checking

August 12, 2024

Today, we’re diving into an absolutely essential topic, especially as we navigate through this election season: how to fact-check political arguments. Whether it’s a debate, a campaign speech, or a social media post, it’s critical to know how to evaluate the information being presented to us. We all know that political rhetoric can be full… More Day 86: Citizen’s Guide to Low-Key Fact-Checking

Day 96: The Importance of Sourcing and Verifying Information

August 2, 2024

It’s Friday, and as we wrap up the week, I want to thank everyone for tuning in. This week has been all about keeping engaged and staying excited, even when life gets tough. Verifying information online is more crucial than ever, especially as we navigate through the overwhelming amount of data and misinformation. The Challenges… More Day 96: The Importance of Sourcing and Verifying Information

Day 97: The Art of Code Switching and Intentional Conversations

August 1, 2024

Rabbit, Rabbit! That’s how I like to kick off the first day of the month for a bit of good luck. It’s August 1st, and I’m having one of the best August firsts ever! The Olympics are in full swing, and the support athletes receive from folks like Flavor Flav and Snoop Dogg has been… More Day 97: The Art of Code Switching and Intentional Conversations