I don’t know Trump personally, but I do know firsthand the damage caused by a controlling, misogynistic, manipulative, racist gaslighter. Content note: abuse By now, most Americans are aware of the unnerving reality that Donald Trump may be the next President of the United States. Trump is known for his unbridled bluster, and his discriminatory […]
Is there any better symbol of what’s gone wrong in mainstream American culture than the success of Donald Trump? For the most part I’ve chosen to ignore the day-to-day coverage of this election, to spare myself the pain and frustration of rubbernecking our train wreck democracy. When I do tune in however, I’m always disappointed […]
“I’m With Her” is a bold subversion of how gender and power relations are accepted in America, and a step forward for women in politics. One of my favorite ways to demonstrate the importance of strong writing and deliberate word choice to students was to incorporate marketing activities into my lesson plans. We live in […]
