#public-discourse

#public-discourse

The winter of early 1981 was a simpler time, a gentler time. Like so many college students, I was watching Saturday Night Live in the living room of my small dorm when the SNL cast member Charles Rocket dropped an f-bomb on live television. I looked around at my fellow students. Did we just hear that? The show was already struggling with ratings, and within a few weeks, Rocket and the producer-and eventually, most of the cast-were fired.

It's certainly clear that the issues of boys and men haven't gone away in the last few years. If anything, they're getting even more attention, which is good when it's the right kind of attention. And what I've noticed is that, perhaps as a result of videos like this and of the broader conversation, is that the permission space to talk about the issues of boys and men seems to have broadened, whereas it felt like a very difficult thing to talk about.

Videos like "Flat Earthers vs Scientists," "1 Conservative vs. 20 Feminists," and "What Makes a Real Man?" provide a variety of debate topics on Jubilee's platform.

Artificial intelligence tools enabled Full Fact to scan public debates, identifying an average of 240,437 pieces of content daily, suitable for potential fact-checking.

Research has linked intellectual humility with many desirable behaviors, including considering others' perspectives, being better at conflict resolution and being less dogmatic.

Kemi Badenoch was about to make a speech about restricting non-British nationals' access to disability and sickness benefits, another instalment of her toxic quest to divide people into makers and takers.

Wasserman Schultz declared that Democrats would "fight to our last breath, and we'll go to the f-ing mat." This shows the heightened language being used to express political frustration.

Oscar Wilde famously noted that there's only one thing worse than being talked about - not being talked about at all. This resonates with Ireland's aviation discussions, particularly regarding Dublin Airport, which have been extensive but often lacking in substance.

The new Banksy artwork featuring a stenciled lighthouse has sparked widespread speculation about its meaning and location, showcasing the elusive artist's ongoing impact on public discourse.

Look that up. You are the one who can't get out of your own way. You have Trump Derangement Syndrome. I don't.

We imagined a forum where practicing scientists could address the deepest and most potent issues facing humanity, discussing how science informs questions of religion and culture.

Nguyen's choice to address the ongoing war in Gaza, amidst public backlash, reflects his commitment to confronting present injustices, despite personal and professional risks.

Roberts remarked that while the rule of law is theoretically vital, its rarity in practice is concerning, especially for the younger generation shaping our judicial landscape.

First-year composition classes provide essential skills for students to learn to articulate disagreement respectfully, fostering a new way to participate in public discourse.

AOC moved to take down MTG's insult in a congressional session, and MTG responded, "Are your feelings hurt?" All along the political spectrum, I've seen similar sentiments.

What's happening to immigrants . . . keeps me up at night.

Stop this nonsense that if you don't agree with @jk_rowling you hate women. She hates men. This is where this truth lies. She cannot differentiate between a 'trans' woman and a biological male.

"I think these are the kinds of discussions that should happen in public, not just inside corporate headquarters. That's why I built the site to let anyone explore the data themselves."

You can hate me for it, but I'm not a liar. Trump was gracious and measured. And why isn't that in other settings? I don't know, and I can't answer, and it's not my place to answer.