Mini-Essays
The Schoolmarm has written short essays on a variety of topics relating to political rhetoric, democracy, social media, and her own review principles.
Critiques that may seem partisan
Shouldn’t the Schoolmarm stay away from ever taking a side on a partisan issue?
How should I respond to a Schoolmarm critique?
So, the Schoolmarm has critiqued something you have posted. All is not lost!
Political posting on social media
Some realities to keep in mind.
Rhetoric from the left and rhetoric from the right
The Schoolmarm plays fair, but the rhetoric on the two sides is not the same.
Arguments against depolarization
Some have argued that political polarization is good and necessary.
What is the Schoolmarm’s overall goal?
There is a connection between rhetoric on social media and national polarization.
(These essays are separate from posts in the Blog, which consist of current issues and case study examples.)