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This TedEd presentation considers the issue of political identify (partisanship) and how it can cloud the ability to evaluate an issue that has been politicized (gun ownership). The presentation uses one of the best examples to explain partisanship I have … Continue reading →

When at home, I walk by the Best Buy Headquarters on my way to the coffee shop where I write nearly every day. It is common for Best Buy employees to hang out in the coffee shop and I catch … Continue reading →

I am probably most accurately described as an Internet utopian. When the Internet matured to the point that most folks who were online could not only consume, but also contribute to online discussions, I thought what was called Web 2.0 … Continue reading →

I tend to assume that educational experiences are essential to addressing fact based concerns. In the U.S., education has evidently been unsuccessful in convincing the general public that this country must act to address this problem. With a well-educated population, … Continue reading →

This comparison of textbooks summarized in the NYTimes reveals the degree to which the states influence textbook content (Texas and California). Even the same history textbook from the same company differs in how key passages related to politically sensitive issues … Continue reading →