Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event focused on 'Biden's border bloodbath' on April 2, 2024, in Grand Rapids, Mich. Spencer Platt/Getty Images Donald Trump’s political career has been marked by a ...

On September 11, Ronald C. White Jr. delivered the first of the 2006-2007 Bradley Lectures. Click here for more information about this speech. “It’s only words.” It cannot be denied that the modern ...

While politicians’ rhetoric does not always predict their actions, Trump’s increasing attachment to violent language and populist themes may offer insight into his future approach. This article went ...

It is no secret that in the past few years, "freedom of speech" has largely become a dogwhistle for the reactionaries, whenever someone doesn't want to associate or platform them, or even just ...

Discussion of "alternative facts" has gained sad notoriety in US politics. Yet the question has been around much longer: How do people conduct political debates—is the focus more on facts or personal ...

Re: “A bloodied Trump is safe after assassination attempt” (Page A1, July 14). A tragic assassination attempt against a presidential candidate and the death and injury of fellow Americans are ...

The State of the Union Speech was a classic political rhetoric speech with no substance. President Joe Biden’s weakness, poor decisions, and lack of leadership gave Putin the boldness to satisfy his ...

Rhetoric is a foundation of the humanities focused on understanding the practices of human communication. Rhetoric’s interests span from the earliest acts of speech to emerging modes of digital ...

Sophists in ancient Greece were professional educators and intellectuals. Their teachings emphasized public speaking and ...

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