A conversation as part of our Sharp Notes, Sharp Thoughts music and social justice project.
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New PolitiFact workshop will start Monday
The Jandoli Institute will begin its third PolitiFact workshop for St. Bonaventure University students Monday. The workshop, conducted by PolitiFact Senior Correspondent Louis Jacobson and Jandoli Institute Executive Director Richard Lee, will provide students with the opportunity to check facts… Read More ›
Skepticism is a weapon
Words can seduce us into unbelievable confirmation bias.
Upon further review, HIPAA is not so restrictive
HIPAA only blocks disclosure of this information by covered entities, a fairly limited group.
Radio: Remembering the Challenger Tragedy
On Jan. 28, the anniversary of the Challenger tragedy, Jandoli Institute Executive Director Richard Lee played songs about rockets and space and offered his personal recollections about the news story he wrote about the explosion. Lee’s show streams live on… Read More ›
As the 125th anniversary of the birth of Marian Anderson approaches, Joe Biden will appoint a Black woman Supreme Court Justice
By Alan J. Steinberg There are two African-Americans, a man and a woman, whose memory I venerate as 20th century champions of American freedom. This year of 2022 is a year of special anniversaries regarding the lives of both these… Read More ›
CDC’s Walensky puts media training to the test
By Richard Lee Last week, CNN reported that Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has been receiving media training from Mandy Grunwald, a political consultant and media advisor. Outside of the political and media… Read More ›
A Frightful Anniversary
By Michael P. Riccards The United States has had some great men as presidents, ones who have saved the union and also western democracy. And it has had some mediocre ones who were unable to face the challenges of office…. Read More ›
Politicians from opposing parties find common ground
By Alexandra Rozanski It is rare to see two congressmen from opposing parties overall agree on the current problems facing the country.. Two former congressmen David A. Trott (R-Mich) and Peter H. Kostmayer (D-Pa) visited St. Bonaventure as part of… Read More ›
Former congressman discuss polarization and social media
By Caroline Paterno Former Congressman David Trott (R-MI) feels that social media and media are responsible for today’s political climate. At a Congress to Campus event at St. Bonaventure University, Trott and former Congressman Peter Kostmayer (D-PA) provided insight on… Read More ›
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