I have my PhD in sociology. My research focuses on the intersection between environmental sociology and media/communications. I also work as a writer for frank, a public interest communications organization housed in the College of Journalism and Communications at the University of Florida. Learn more about frank on Twitter: @frankgathering.
Why each side of the partisan divide thinks the other is living in an alternate reality
Jan 20, 2017 15:59 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics
To some liberals, Donald Trumps inauguration portends doom for the republic; to many conservatives, its a crowning moment for the nation that will usher in an era of growth and optimism. Its as if each side is living in...
The rise of a conspiracy candidate
Sep 20, 2016 02:05 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics
The political and social climate in the United States has become increasingly fertile ground for conspiracy theories. Leading the charge is Donald Trump, a candidate who has promoted a laundry list of factually...
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