#PublicDiscourse

Sirius

@sirius2368.bsky.social

1 day ago

@ec.europa.eu @politico.eu

Right to Information
@bsky.app by UNESCO

#HumanRights
#TheRightToInformation
#PublicKnowledge
#PublicDiscourse
#TheCollectiveNarrative

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Carl Petersen

@thedifrntdrmr.bsky.social

3 days ago

I just finished an essay series about the political “gray areas” that often get flattened in public debate.

Each piece looks at a different way nuance gets lost.

Links to the Full series:
change.hopp.to/GrayTriology

#Politics #MediaLiteracy #PublicDiscourse

Grainne Brennan

@grainnebrennan.bsky.social

5 days ago

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U.S. Military Refuses to Endorse Trump Claim That Iran Bombed Girls’ School

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@WorldNews #PoliticalTruth #MilitaryStatement #IranConflict #FactCheck #PublicDiscourse

Don Curren 🇨🇦🇺🇦

@dbcurren.bsky.social

5 days ago

What Has Gone Wrong With Fiction in Our Era? A Laundry List

“The influence of the #printedword in every arena of #publicdiscourse was insistent and powerful not merely because of the quantity of printed matter but because of its monopoly.” open.substack.com/pub/samkahn/...

NetworkParadigm

@sjchoi.bsky.social

1 week ago

How do shared issues form in an era of personalized news? This study reveals reduced ideological homophily, more knowledge, and diverse news exposure foster shared issue networks, challenging fragmentation. #NewsCuration #PublicDiscourse

Citizen Portal News US

@citizenptnewsus.bsky.social

1 week ago

Presenter calls U.S. strikes on Iran ‘‘unexplained’’ and ‘‘not a plan’’ A presenter criticized a U.S. president’s decision to order strikes on Iran as made without explanation and driven by wishful thinking, quoting the president and warning that relying on ‘‘hope’’ repeats mistakes from Vietnam, Iraq and Libya.

A presenter blasts the president's unplanned strikes on Iran, warning that "hope is not a strategy" and drawing chilling parallels to past military failures.

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#US #CitizenPortal #MilitaryIntervention #PublicDiscourse #USAPolitics #ForeignPolicy

Rob McConnell

@robmcconnell.bsky.social

1 week ago

Rob McConnell Interviews - K T PENN - Loose Change 9-11 K T Penn is associated with discussions surrounding Loose Change 9/11, a documentary project that questioned the official narrative of the September 11 attacks. The film became widely circulated on the internet in the mid-2000s and presented a series of alternative claims about the events of that day, examining issues such as the collapse of the World Trade Center, government response timelines, and alleged inconsistencies in official reports. While the documentary attracted significant attention and debate online, many of its claims have been challenged or refuted by engineers, investigators, and multiple official inquiries. The film nevertheless remains part of the broader public discourse about how major events are interpreted and debated in the digital age.

📣 New Podcast! "Rob McConnell Interviews - K T PENN - Loose Change 9-11" on @Spreaker #alternativenarratives #analysis #conspiracyclaims #controversy #debate #discussion #documentary #events #history #internetfilm #investigation #ktpenn #loosechange #media #publicdiscourse #research #skepticism

FuJo

@fujomedia.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

Episode 3484: The Reality of the Edogbo Racist Abuse, Phantom Publics - Second Captains

🎙️ New interview with Dr Eileen Culloty on Second Captains.

Listen here 👉 www.secondcaptains.com/2026/02/25/e...

#MediaLiteracy #Disinfo #DigitalCulture #PublicDiscourse

Wilayah My

@wilayahmy.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

Deputy Minister Urges Alternative Term to ‘LGBT’, Highlights Role of Language in Shaping Online Exposure KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 — The government has proposed using the term “deviant culture” instead of LGBT in public discourse, with Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Marhamah Rosli stressing that language choices can influence both public perception and digital content visibility. She said the recommendation is based on concerns that frequent …

Deputy Minister Urges Alternative Term to ‘LGBT’, Highlights Role of Language in Shaping Online Exposure #LGBT #LanguageMatters #PublicDiscourse #CulturalAwareness #DigitalContent

Citizen Portal News Massachusetts

@citizenptnewsma.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

Council debates social media conduct rule; solicitor warns of enforcement limits Councilors spent substantial time debating a proposed rule to bar disrespectful references to other members (including on social media). The ordinance committee recommended denial, and Solicitor Bissonnette advised that First Amendment protections and charter limits make sanctions difficult; councilors discussed censure and other nonstatutory remedies.

A heated debate erupted in Holyoke City Council over a proposed rule to limit respectful discourse among members, raising questions about free speech and social media conduct.

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#HolyokeCityHampdenCounty #MA #CivicAccountability #CitizenPortal #PublicDiscourse #HolyokeCityCouncil

Citizen Portal News New Hampshire

@citizenptnewsnh.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

Experts warn amendment to 'divisive concepts' law would chill classroom discussion Senate Education revisited SB431, a refiled attempt to add 'intentionally or knowingly' language to the divisive‑concepts statute; public witnesses warned the scienter change would not cure vagueness and could deter teachers from discussing history or current events.

Sen. Tim Lang’s reintroduction of SB431 may promise clarity in teaching, but experts warn it could silence vital discussions on history and current events in New Hampshire classrooms.

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#NH #CivicAccountability #CitizenPortal #EducationReform #PublicDiscourse #NewHampshireEducation

Citizen Portal News US

@citizenptnewsus.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

Ineligible for civic meeting coverage: political speech/rally transcript This transcript is a political speech or rally, not a civic meeting or government proceeding; no civic meeting articles will be produced.

A recent political rally touting Trump as the beacon of "law and order" raises questions about the boundaries of civic meeting coverage.

Read the full story!

#US #CitizenPortal #CivicEngagement #LawAndOrder #PublicDiscourse #PoliticalSpeech

Raw Story

@rawstory.com

3 weeks ago

In an interview with Brian Tyler Cohen, former President Barack Obama shares his views on the current state of political interaction in the United States.

#BarackObama #PublicDiscourse #Government #Political #Interview #FederalOversight #USPolitics #BreakingNews #CSPAN

Tarnell Brown

@eccentricecon.com

1 month ago

Babel Is a Coordination Problem Language drift is normal. The incentives we’ve built around it aren’t.

#language #polarization #publicdiscourse #coordinationfailure #semantics
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Citizen Portal News Washington

@citizenptnewswa.bsky.social

1 month ago

Federal Way council removes Martin Moore as council president after debate over student walkout support; Susan Honda elected 4–3 At a Feb. 10 special meeting called under RCW 42.30.080, the Federal Way City Council voted 4–3 to rescind the vote naming Martin Moore council president after debate over a social media post about a student walkout; the council then elected Susan Honda as the new council president.

In a dramatic turn of events, the Federal Way City Council voted 4-3 to remove Martin Moore as council president amidst fierce public debate over his support for a student-led walkout.

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#FederalWayKingCounty #WA #CitizenPortal #CivicEngagement #PublicDiscourse #YouthVoice

Citizen Portal News US

@citizenptnewsus.bsky.social

1 month ago

President defends sharing removed social-media clip, refuses to apologize Reporters questioned the President about a removed post that included an offensive image; the President said he only saw the start (about voter fraud), that staff posted it and removed it when alerted, and said he would not apologize.

The President stands firm after sharing a controversial social-media clip, insisting he won't apologize despite growing pressure from reporters.

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#US #CivicAccountability #CitizenPortal #MediaEthics #PublicDiscourse #GeorgiaVoterFraud

Citizen Portal News Vermont

@citizenptnewsvt.bsky.social

1 month ago

Witnesses back H686 to extend lobbying ad disclosures year‑round, urge clarifications Secretary of State staff, VPIRG and the Vermont Natural Resources Council told the committee H686 would close a transparency gap by requiring reporting of lobbying advertising 'at any time' and recommended clarifying definitions (paid internet communications, mass mailings, robocalls) and the 'brief description' requirement to avoid ambiguity and unintended campaign‑finance effects.

Witnesses are urging Vermont lawmakers to close a critical transparency gap in lobbying by pushing for year-round disclosure on paid advertising that influences legislation.

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#VT #CitizenPortal #CampaignFinance #TransparencyReform #PublicDiscourse #VermontLobbying

Tong Li

@tongli.bsky.social

1 month ago

Bluesky is testing ‘live’ features to take on X ‘We miss having fun on the internet.’

Bluesky’s 2026 roadmap feels like a quiet challenge to the old social media logic.

User-controlled feeds. Community tools. Less algorithmic coercion.
That’s not a feature list — it’s a values statement.

🔗 www.theverge.com/news/869235/...

#Bluesky #Decentralization #PublicDiscourse

Dualistic Unity

@dualisticunity.bsky.social

1 month ago

Why Robert Reich’s Voice Still Matters - Dualistic Unity Robert Reich has spent decades explaining inequality with clarity and care. This reflection explores his impact, why his message matters, and how small acts of support help sustain it.

Robert Reich’s relevance isn’t about nostalgia—it’s about naming economic realities others avoid. Why does clarity feel radical now? #EconomicJustice #PublicDiscourse

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#EconomicJustice #PublicDiscourse

Dualistic Unity

@dualisticunity.bsky.social

1 month ago

Why Robert Reich’s Voice Still Matters - Dualistic Unity Robert Reich has spent decades explaining inequality with clarity and care. This reflection explores his impact, why his message matters, and how small acts of support help sustain it.

Robert Reich’s relevance isn’t about nostalgia—it’s about naming economic realities others avoid. Why does clarity feel radical now? #EconomicJustice #PublicDiscourse

dualisticunity.com/why-robert-r...

#EconomicJustice #PublicDiscourse

Dualistic Unity

@dualisticunity.bsky.social

1 month ago

Why Robert Reich’s Voice Still Matters - Dualistic Unity Robert Reich has spent decades explaining inequality with clarity and care. This reflection explores his impact, why his message matters, and how small acts of support help sustain it.

Robert Reich’s relevance isn’t about nostalgia—it’s about naming economic realities others avoid. Why does clarity feel radical now? #EconomicJustice #PublicDiscourse

dualisticunity.com/why-robert-r...

#EconomicJustice #PublicDiscourse

Tong Li

@tongli.bsky.social

2 months ago

Digg launches its new Reddit rival to the public | TechCrunch Digg, a reboot of an earlier social news site, is now relaunching as a Reddit competitor focused on communities.

Digg’s public launch isn’t just a nostalgia play.

It’s an experiment in whether intentional design, real moderation, and community norms can still matter in a platform economy dominated by scale and algorithms.

🔗 techcrunch.com/2026/01/14/d...

#Tech #PublicDiscourse #PlatformGovernance

Tong Li

@tongli.bsky.social

2 months ago

Newsrooms are taking comments seriously again Three lessons from running comments at The Times of London.

Newsrooms are taking comments seriously again — and that’s a good thing.

Moderated, intentional comment spaces can rebuild trust and surface community knowledge.
Democracy needs dialogue, not just distribution.

🔗 www.niemanlab.org/2026/01/news...

#Journalism #PublicDiscourse

@gaspingenemyofgod.bsky.social

2 months ago

#MediaLiteracy #PoliticalSemiotics #Trump #CultureWar #NarrativeFraming #Decency #Politics #MSNBC #PublicDiscourse

Citizen Portal News Florida

@citizenptnewsfl.bsky.social

2 months ago

Charter review board votes to recommend moving Panama City municipal elections to November The Charter Review Advisory Board voted 3-2 to recommend aligning municipal election dates with the state and federal November general elections and asked staff to return with implementation options for runoffs, term transitions and timetable.

Panama City's Charter Review Advisory Board has voted to align municipal elections with November's general election, sparking a heated debate over voter turnout and logistical challenges.

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#PanamaCityBayCounty #FL #PublicDiscourse #ElectionReform #PanamaCityElections

Citizen Portal News Florida

@citizenptnewsfl.bsky.social

2 months ago

Residents and council press to restore menorah; city attorney apologizes for prior comments Residents and several councilmembers urged restoring the city's menorah after staff removed it; the city attorney, who provided conservative legal advice, acknowledged being hurt by accusations, defended his counsel and agreed to provide an apology for emotional remarks at a prior meeting.

Palm Beach Gardens is at a crossroads as residents and councilmembers demand a menorah be displayed alongside the Christmas tree, igniting passionate debates over inclusivity and transparency.

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#PalmBeachGardensPalmBeachCounty #FL #CivicAccountability #PublicDiscourse

Dualistic Unity

@dualisticunity.bsky.social

2 months ago

Why Robert Reich’s Voice Still Matters - Dualistic Unity Robert Reich has spent decades explaining inequality with clarity and care. This reflection explores his impact, why his message matters, and how small acts of support help sustain it.

Robert Reich’s relevance isn’t about nostalgia—it’s about naming economic realities others avoid. Why does clarity feel radical now? dualisticunity.com/why-robert-r... #EconomicJustice #PublicDiscourse

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Stratheia

@stratheia.bsky.social

2 months ago

Roots That Hold the Tide - Stratheia A critique of generational populism arguing that emotional blame narratives obscure structural causes and undermine meaningful reform.

Pessimism without solutions leads to decline, not change. Critique must be paired with responsibility, evidence, and constructive alternatives.
#ConstructiveCritique #PolicySolutions #PublicDiscourse
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