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My latest on Substack with some optimitic voices on Joe Biden and American politics.

I believe there's no better illustration of the disconnection between politicians and citizens. It's time for political parties to move away from the mindset of 'You can't congratulate your opponent after an election result' and instead focus on what truly matters to their citizens. This is true for Liberals, Labour, the Green Party, etc. From a political strategy and communications standpoint, this behavior may yield short-term satisfaction from the more entrenched part of your potential voter base – those who would vote for you regardless. The long-term result is that you may alienate a portion of potential voters who could be crucial for winning the next election. As in business, it's up to the Liberal leadership to prioritize short-term gains versus long-term challenges.

I genuinely believe #politics shouldn't be about #people, but about #policy. So much of our political discourse focuses on candidates and arbitrary characteristics like their likeability, temperament, and personalities. When it comes down to it, what we need to focus on is the actual policies these folks are pushing for. This week in my newsletter I argue for an increased focus on policy over people: https://lnkd.in/gttqDMMQ

Your vote counts more than you might think! Check out my latest article to learn more. And be sure to take my quiz to see if you are taking full advantage of your right to vote, opportunities to lead, and all the political processes that are available to you as a modern woman.

Just started a new Substack with Thomas Lee Ruiz, called International Intel. Each week, we will alternate writing about the events shaping U.S. and E.U. politics, international affairs, and finance. With no strict rules or publishing schedule, our focus is on offering diverse perspectives and high-quality content. Our first post is out - you can check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gfJUQckS Subscribe now and stay updated with our latest analyses and reflections: https://lnkd.in/gVrwU3ce #InternationalIntelligence #Politics #InternationalAffairs #Finance #USPolitics #EUPolitics #Substack #Newsletter #NewLaunch

Politics without winners. Whether you live in the #US or #Europe, this is the study to read this weekend. Living in a world where all larger political parties behave like minority opposition parties, with no vision for society. And no topical leadership. We do see this also in France, Germany, Spain, less so in Italy and UK, for very different reasons. From a political communication perspective, this must inform strategies and messaging. Even better, if we could help rebuilding a clear narrative for our societies. https://lnkd.in/eKUmcPvB

For decades, I have voted as an "unenrolled" voter who is registered, but not in a political party. But it doesn't take a party affiliation to have wondered what has happened to the political news coverage over the past several years at the New York Times. I am old enough to remember when the Times was revered as the gold standard of journalism - impeccable sources and "just the facts" coverage. Of late, however, reaction to their political news coverage is instead puzzlement at how (or why) it was published. This article in Salon.com asks the quiet part out loud. What is, indeed, happening at that formerly venerable institution? I have spent a lot of my career fighting "isms" in my work and my writing. The ceaseless focus on Biden's age is as frustrating to me as any commentary or writing that focuses on characteristics that are part of a person's genetics, instead of their ideology, their accomplishments, or other work or actions that may be in the category of actual information. What is happening at the Times matters to us all. This country has lost too many sources of local and regional news in the past 5 to 10 years. We must be able to rely on those state and national publications that we could always count on for the facts. Speculation is the laziest form of journalism, and perhaps it is being driven by relentless cutting of media budgets. And now polls (often bad ones) have become a substitute for rigorous political coverage. We must all call this out when we see it. More than ever before, we need trusted media institutions to deliver information, not hypothesizing. #newyorktimes #media #mediacoverage #journalism #politicsnews

🗳️ Is Democracy Losing Its Way? 🗳️ As the world changes, so too does the meaning of democracy. But are we seeing it evolve—or unravel? 🤔 In this eye-opening piece, Liberty Nation delves into the challenges threatening the very foundation of democratic principles. From rising political polarization to the erosion of free speech, democracy as we know it may be at a crossroads. 🔍 Discover how these trends are reshaping the future and what it means for the next generation. Don’t miss this crucial read! 👉 Read more: https://bit.ly/3yzMRrT #Democracy #LibertyNation #Politics #Freedom #CurrentEvents

Hello all, I would like to announce that my most recent op-ed article was published. In it, I analyze and fact-check the five main topics discussed during the 2024 presidential debate. I particularly focus on the Republican side and analyze the truths—if any—behind some statements that gained traction in the debate. Link: https://lnkd.in/eVaFi6rY

ICYMI: Biden-Trump debate: 5 tips to talk to your kids about politics: This event gives parents and leaders an important responsibility: figuring out how to talk to youth about politics and interesting political figures. #Politics #kids #Trump #joebiden #biden #debate #groupthink #sexuality #elections2024