Denise Grace Gitsham’s Post

We all see the truth through our own experiences, but none of us have it all. 🌍 This election season, let's embrace humility and curiosity in our political conversations. Discover more in my book, 'Politics for People Who Hate Politics.'

What is happening in the United States is worrying not only for the state of American democracy, but also for all lovers of freedoms, because the media are no longer the fourth power, but have become the first. In Chapter 6 of my book, I discuss the growing power or influence of the media and why this is no longer healthy for freedoms and democracy ... Extract of my book: "The influence of the media in this sense is great and, in my opinion, it is even greater than the influence exerted by the executive, judiciary and legislative powers because, unlike the influence of the media, they cannot change..." Download my book below - It is free!

A non-risk post for my American brothers and sisters as you celebrate your Nation July 4th with some reflections from North of the boarder as we celebrated ours on July 1st... When faced with the choice between (pejorative statements follow 😉) 1) A "feeble old man" or 2) A"convicted con man" for President this fall, this article with quotes from great Americans reminds us that we all want the United States to return to being the great City on the Hill that it once was. A beacon for others to follow. If the article is too long, some highlights. Lincon: "that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth" FDR: "{The Presidency} is more than an engineering job... it is preeminently a place of moral leadership." Robert Kennedy: "The evil is not what they {extremists} say about their cause, but what they say about their opponents." Gerald Ford: "I must say to you that the state of the Union is not good... some people question their Government's ability to make hard decisions and stick with them; they expect Washington politics as usual." Theodore Roosevelt: "The biggest corporation, like the humblest citizen, must be held to strict compliance with the will of the people as express in the fundamental law." https://lnkd.in/ghtrWm8d #July4

One step closer towards the publication of my political biography of Germany’s first Kaiser – a cover text for the book is ready!

Why write? Write to live Write to re-live Write to reveal Write to unveil Write to re-feel Write is relief Write is to live #storytelling #autoethnography

Discover a refreshing perspective on UK politics with my latest book, 'The Living Vote'. Let's start a conversation and change the game. Have you got your copy yet? https://lnkd.in/e6NDPfAa

How can we rebalance interactions between corporations, governments, & civil society to deliver outcomes that benefit both people and the planet? Tune into our conversation with Chris Marquis, author of new book "The Profiteers," to learn more! Listen ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eyirVAdd

When you visit the Library of Congress and The Capitol Building on a news day with a VP pick. US politics, (humble opinion as a Canadian!) the essence of democracy, debate, and discourse; communication and the ability to be a great communicator starts with books, learning how to give a great speech, and debating your ideas in the Capitol building. 🇨🇦🇺🇸 The genesis of words and every debate and speech leads to a future president’s name on the ballot. ✅How do words impact you? ✅Own your words, and win when you speak! 🗣️ #libraryofcongress #books #debate #communication #capitolbuilding

Discover a refreshing perspective on UK politics with my latest book, 'The Living Vote'. Let's start a conversation and change the game. Have you got your copy yet? https://lnkd.in/e6NDPfAa

Survivors of sexual assault are healing through the book "We've Been Put Through the Fire and Come Out Divine". Featuring the work of a writing workshop facilitated by Dr. Mary Simmerling and RAINN, many participants were survivors who bravely shared their experiences with legislators, community groups, students, and journalists. Learn more about the 'Write Where We Belong' writing workshop and its impact on the survivors: https://ow.ly/c0Ta50QvsXO