by Shellee O'Brien | Reading LIst
The Unanswered Questions of the American Presidency and the Constitution #CitizensRead Book Club picks up a constitutional guide to what future presidents need to know. A recent appeals court decision acknowledged a concession many have resisted. Twitter has...
by Shellee O'Brien | News
Civic Habits: Following Politics but Losing Perspective The 2020 election cycle will require re-thinking how we watch the news How do you follow politics? This phrase “follow politics” has been a part of the American National Election Studies for decades. That means...
by Shellee O'Brien | Connectedness
We’re opening up the conversation. The community around Politicolor has always been at its best when it was able to exchange ideas, share experiences and think through all of that together. Activity here has been slow as Shellee consulted with community members...
by Shellee O'Brien | Connectedness
As it turns out, the discussion about temperance wasn’t as outdated as it seemed. Or boring! With five months behind us, the Ben Franklin Circle meeting in Austin continues to work to surprising conclusions. We started with temperance but have now made an...
by Shellee O'Brien | Connectedness
It’s time to act. Heather Heyer updated her Facebook page shortly before she was murdered by racial hate in Charlottesville this weekend. She added the quote, “If you aren’t outraged, you aren’t paying attention.” Be outraged. Find a...
