Look forward to talking about politics with your family with a set of questions and a book suggestion — Over the next few days, families across the U.S. will be reuniting to celebrate Thanksgiving, welcoming returning college students, distant relatives, and friends into their homes. This gathering marks a time to reconnect as we enter the final stretch of the year, sharing the highs and lows that life presents…

We need a reevaluation about how we think about politics, it’s already in everything — A few weeks ago, I put out a piece that looked into the recent political donation trends of candy manufacturers. I did so because I as a candy consumer was curious, and because I thought others may find it interesting to consider these patterns. This isn’t the first time I’ve…

+ why it’s up to us to fix our own politics — Tomorrow is election day in thousands of places around the US. These off-cycle elections typically have way lower turnout, if you’re not sure if you have a race in your area, head to your state or city .gov website, check the calendar, spend a few minutes looking up election specifics…

A Call for Civic Consciousness in Parenting — In a society that thrives on the exchange of information and ideas, it is troubling to realize that a significant part of the population lacks basic knowledge about how our government operates. Hamilton Nolan recently wrote a more explicit take on this situation. Last month I wrote about how teaching…

In his own words: An Analysis of Representative Mike Johnson’s Official E-Newsletters — Mike Johnson, representing Louisiana’s 4th Congressional district, is emerging as a potential Republican nominee for Speaker of the House. Although not widely recognized on a national scale, his past roles within the party could position him as a compelling pick amidst the divided House Republicans. With his unopposed election to…

Unwrapping Politics — October is the season of pumpkins, goblins, and mountains of sweet treats. As many of us will soon decide which candies to stock up on for trick-or-treaters, a deeper look into the political spending of popular candy companies may add an additional consideration for this choice. I’m someone who thinks…

Bridging Scholarly Insights — Earlier this week, the journal “Politics, Groups, and Identities” published research I conducted with Professor Jeff Gulati of Bentley University. While academic journals often lay the groundwork for broader public insights, I thought it might be helpful to bridge that gap directly. Today, I’m sharing our findings in a more…

How to Raise a Citizen Project — In a world where politics seems to be more divisive than ever, it is important that as parents, we guide our children towards becoming informed citizens. This effort can create a society that functions with understanding for another, even in the face of disagreement. Political Discussions at Home Many parents avoid discussing politics with…

Nurturing Tomorrow’s Leaders: A Parent’s Guide to Instilling Civic Responsibility — A few years ago, amidst the hustle and bustle of raising my eight-year-old daughter, nicknamed “Bunny”, a realization struck me. Despite having read countless parenting books on many topics, from sleep training to fostering reading skills, I found a glaring gap in the literary world — a comprehensive guide on…