I knock on wood as I write this but it seems likely the Democrats will gain control of the House of Representatives this November and may take the Senate, too.

Why the traditional presidential genres still matter

Status and Disclosure in Public Deliberation

Accumulation, Metaphor, Structure, and Agency make order of chaos

An analysis of footage from three camera angles show that the vehicle appears to be turning away from a federal officer as he opened fire.

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Recognition, Rhetoric, and India

A brief rhetorical history and appreciation of appeasement

The Renewal of the Republican Party, 1952

Or the rhetorical trouble with "fascism."

The problems and powers of causal arguments

Preliminary thoughts

First of all, my apologies to all of you for the time between posts.

It’s seldom that professional rhetorical critics can enjoy extensive media coverage of a speaking record.

Illini AD Josh Whitman's Congressional Testimony

I’m still working through my thoughts on President Trump’s State of the Union, so please bear with me.

Spoiler alert: We're good in Illinois but you people in DC....

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My favorite moment in the Kamala Harris campaign was when she gave a lengthy disquisition at Fordham University about how Jacques Derrida’s concept of différance can help the electorate better concept...

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