Unchallenged traditions
Tim at Pints of Drivel draws a superb parallel between the same-sex marriage debate and the Persons Case. (In short: back in the 1920s, five Canadian women argued women should be able to become Senators, took their case to Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in...Treason for dummies
Crikey, the deeply peculiar Fafblog! is funny: Now you may think “oh well Fafnir America’s a big country it can take care a itself” but in fact it is very sensitive. When you say its mom’s ugly or criticize its foreign policy or kick sand on...Ixnay on the esbianslay
So you’re heading to a conference where you’re holding a talk on suicide prevention among gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender individuals. What do you call your session? Hmm. How about “Suicide Prevention Among Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender...Not that I approve of their lifestyle…
… and in fact, even though the very thought of what they do in bed makes me feel nauseous… …and even though procreation is clearly not the object of their relationship… … I still support their right to marry. Congratulations, Charles and...Customers, shmustomers
Politics has had more than a few mantras over the past generation, but none more lasting than “government ought to be run like a business.” And, by extensions, citizens ought to be treated like customers. Potlatch takes careful aim at this particular...
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Public speaking and speechwriting: the essential guides
Looking for advice on public speaking, speechwriting and leadership communications? Here are some of my most comprehensive posts, on topics that people ask me about most often.
