What you should know about the term “Fascism”
Information you don't get from the news - what actually is fascism?
Tag: politics
I finally read Hillbilly Elegy; now I understand the controversy
It's taken me too long, but I finally read Hillbilly Elegy, just in time for JD Vance's nomination to the Republican ticket. Here are my thoughts...
How to steer clear of misinformation and disinformation
We all need to get savvy about detecting and stopping the spread of false information. Here's how.
Breakdown of the political terms authoritarian, totalitarian, oligarchy
Do you know the difference between authoritarian and totalitarian and oligarchy? The Word Nerd tries to explain...
What Were the Top Ten Words of 2012?
What do you think the top ten words of 2012 were? Merriam-Webster has released its list, based on user lookups. A few may surprise you!
Ann Patchett’s Run: A Call to Responsibility
February selection from the Reading List Americans frequently speak about their rights; Ann Patchett wants them to think about their responsibilities. In an in...