Cultural Hegemony in the United States October 23, 202410,287 words (~51 minutes) Tags: editorial first-person The culture of the United States is dominated by a hegemony based on the university system and resultant institutions and on tactics such as deplatforming and misrepresentation.
Some Researchers Do Not Realize that Moral Convictions against Abortion Exist October 13, 2024926 words (~4 minutes) Tags: editorial first-person induced abortion Is this actual ignorance or feigned ignorance for rhetorical purposes?
Let's Not Platform Screaming Lunatics February 25, 2024812 words (~4 minutes) Tags: editorial reproductive responsibility politics induced abortion For a better public discourse on abortion, a good start would be not including a picture of shouting protestors with every article about abortion.
When "Left-wing" and "Right-wing" Are and Are Not Substantive Criticism October 29, 20231,994 words (~9 minutes) Tags: editorial fallacies first-person Labels such as “left-wing” or “right-wing” can be used as substantive criticism of partisan conformity, but they can also be used by partisans in order to dismiss viewpoints arbitrarily.
Rhetoric about People "Who Look Like Me" April 2, 2023863 words (~4 minutes) Tags: editorial first-person On several occasions I have encountered admonitions against those who do not understand what it is like to grow up not seeing people who “look like you.” This article is a response.
Approval of Induced Abortion is Conservative March 22, 2023892 words (~4 minutes) Tags: editorial reproductive responsibility induced abortion third-person Advocacy of induced abortion as a method of fertility control is a conservative viewpoint.
Study Enough Philosophy to Know Not to Study Philosophy December 31, 2022752 words (~3 minutes) Tags: editorial philosophy first-person This is a preface to a series of articles on philosophical positions with which I disagree that explains the rationale for the series.
Top Four Needs for Future Contraceptive Technology July 24, 20223,266 words (~16 minutes) Tags: editorial reproductive responsibility birth control third-person Methods both long-acting and reversible, non-hormonal methods, methods for men, and intrinsically more effective methods are urgent needs for contraception.
Political Rhetoric as Shibboleths July 4, 20201,830 words (~9 minutes) Tags: editorial third-person Slogans of political rhetoric function as shibboleths – markers of tribal allegiance devoid of content – and so promote conformity, superficiality, and exclusion of non-binary viewpoints.
