On Protests, Proclamations and Performative Politics - The Leavenworth Times

On protests, proclamations and performative politics - The Leavenworth Times

Back in December, I wrote a column on symbolism and substance in politics. At the time, I was especially struck by the problem of what it means to take political rhetoric — the constant, often bizarre social media statements flooding from the White House being a great example — “seriously but not literally.” As we continue, both in Kansas and across the country, to be caught up in a political environment filled with protests and proclamations th…

Performative politics here to stay - The Iola Register

Those who lack power oftentimes get involved in protests so their voices are heard Back in December I wrote a column on symbolism and substance in politics. At the time, I was especially struck by the problem of what it means to take political rhetoric — the constant, often bizarre social media statements flooding from the White House being a great example — “seriously but not literally.”  As we continue, both in Kansas and across the country, t…