Have I snarked? Mea culpa! It's one reason I decided to write this essay, which is an attempt to elevate understanding of what has become a ubiquitous but poorly understood phenomenon. America isn’t divided when it comes to 'snark.' Right, Center, Left ... Republican, Democrat, Independent, Other ... Urban, Suburban. Rural .... East, West, North, South ... Profession or trade... It doesn’t matter. All education levels, too. There is snark. And snark exacerbates the political divide. #NoMoreSnark  

With the global rise in Populist activity, it's a good time to get a better handle on what Populism means, including who Populists are, what they believe, and what they do.

Stimulated by a new book authored by John. B. Judis, The Socialist Awakening.

Review of a new book: Katherine M. Gehl and Michael E. Porter, The Politics Industry (Boston: Harvard Business Review Press, 2020).

Authored by Professor Amos N. Guiora and published by American Bar Association Publishing (2020).

Tom and Diane have speaking roles on 'Duley Acknowledged,' but it only seemed right to offer them extended time so that they could express their admiration and thanks to John Duley, whom they've known for 50 years. Here are Tom and Diane Emling. 

Welcome to a special recording,  ‘Duley Acknowledged,” acknowledging John Duley on his 100th birthday. You'll hear a variety of voices talking about John's life and work. You'll hear expressions of admiration and respect for what John has meant to them and how he has served the public good. Thank you, Ann Kammerer, Judy Gardi, Lynn Jondahl, David Hollister, Bob Green, Elaine Davis, Diane & Tom Emling, Kent Workman, Donna Kaplowitz, Steve Esquith, Mary Edens, and Dwight Giles. Well done! Know that ‘Duley Acknowledged” is part of a two-part recording. ‘Duley Noted’ is John talking about his life’s journey—his values, convictions, and various engagements over the years. 'Duley Noted' is available here. 

Nearly a century and a half ago, the major parties put partisan interests before country and, in the exchange, dealt African Americans a vicious blow.  Because hyperactive party politics and racial intolerance are as alive today as they were back then, could America revisit history later this year? Here's what happened nearly 150 years ago, what might happen this year, and what we can do in counter-response.