Today: September 23, 2024
Today: September 23, 2024

Latest From Karrin Vasby Anderson, Professor of Communication Studies, Colorado State University

Opinion|Political

Kamala Harris effectively baited Donald Trump during the debate, drawing out his insecure white masculinity

Trump’s display during the debate shows that his white male insecurity is a liability to his candidacy − and a threat to the country.

Kamala Harris effectively baited Donald Trump during the debate, drawing out his insecure white masculinity
News|Political

Democratic men are stepping up for a woman president by stepping back, at last

The masculinity on display at the Democratic convention was groundbreaking as men − from Joe Biden to Pete Buttigieg to Tim Walz to Doug Emhoff − aimed unreservedly to lift up women as leaders.

Democratic men are stepping up for a woman president by stepping back, at last
Political

Trump’s rhetoric after his felony conviction is designed to distract, stoke fear and ease the way for an anti-democratic strongman

Donald Trump’s reaction to his conviction provides a textbook case of demagoguery – which erodes democratic institutions and can prime an audience for violence. His followers went right along.

Trump’s rhetoric after his felony conviction is designed to distract, stoke fear and ease the way for an anti-democratic strongman
Political

Trump trial reveals details about how the former president thinks about, and exploits, the media

Both scholars stressed they are working very hard to be ‘vigorously neutral’ about Trump himself, while noting that the trial is drawing attention to a broader subject: his approach to the media.

Trump trial reveals details about how the former president thinks about, and exploits, the media

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