Category: Political User Experience

Day 57: Harris vs. Trump on Defense, Diplomacy, and Deportation

September 10, 2024

Two things: Register for the Zoom Debate Watching Party tonight and donate before and after! Today, I wrap up my analysis of the issues by comparing the RNC, Project 2025, and DNC platforms. I’ll examine how they approach national defense, diplomacy, and deportation. Each of these platforms presents a different vision for America’s global role and… More Day 57: Harris vs. Trump on Defense, Diplomacy, and Deportation

Day 59: Harris vs Trump: Kids, Women and LGBTQIA+ Rights

September 8, 2024

The policy platforms of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump provide voters with stark choices regarding issues that affect children, women, and the LGBTQIA+ community. On one side, Harris and the Democratic National Committee (DNC) champion inclusivity, equality, and expanded rights for marginalized groups. Meanwhile, Trump and the Republican National Committee (RNC), supported by Project 2025,… More Day 59: Harris vs Trump: Kids, Women and LGBTQIA+ Rights

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Day 60 Harris vs Trump: Social Security, Medicare and Healthcare

September 7, 2024

I’m opening today with a few news updates! I wanted to share this Twitter thread by Chris Krebs. I mention him often because of my cybersecurity work; he was the former head of CISA, America’s Cyber Defense Agency. Trump fired him because he said our elections were safe from cyber interference. He discussed Russia and… More Day 60 Harris vs Trump: Social Security, Medicare and Healthcare

Day 61: Harris vs Trump: Climate, Energy, and the Environment

September 6, 2024

Today, let’s discuss our decisions about the future—decisions that will determine our planet’s health, economy, and future generations’ survival. We must discuss the clear and critical differences between the Republican National Committee (RNC), Project 2025, and the Democratic National Committee (DNC) platforms regarding climate, energy, and environmental protections. Our choices about energy and environmental policy… More Day 61: Harris vs Trump: Climate, Energy, and the Environment

Day 64: Harris vs Trump: Economy, Taxes, Poverty

September 3, 2024

I’ve compared the three platforms in play for this 2024 Presidential Election. I used the Republican National Committee (RNC) 2024 Platform, Project 2025 Mandate for Leadership, and the Democratic National Committee (DNC) 2024 Harris Platform on critical domestic issues (there are links to all three on the sidebar of this blog.) These high-level summaries will… More Day 64: Harris vs Trump: Economy, Taxes, Poverty

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Day 68: Why Trump and Vance Use Insults as a Campaign Strategy

August 30, 2024

In this year’s election, politicians, especially from the GOP, are using harmful labels as a big part of their strategy. This isn’t just about insults—it’s a way to divide people, stop them from voting, and get certain groups to support them out of fear. These labels often target three main groups: ethnic minorities, women, and… More Day 68: Why Trump and Vance Use Insults as a Campaign Strategy

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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