Eloquent Obama and bombastic Trump certainly have different speaking styles. But a big data analysis of their speeches also shows a surprising commonality.
After his assassination, Abraham Lincoln became a beacon of the United States presidency.
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With emotionally charged rhetoric from both sides of the aisle and many parents in a heightened state of distress, children are more vulnerable than ever to anxiety. What can parents do?
The authors of a new book have data that show politicians and the media love talking about heroes, but ordinary people are much more reluctant. That difference could have political consequences.
If you’ve only ever paired the idea of ‘rhetoric’ with ‘empty,’ think again. Rhetoricians of science have concrete techniques to share with researchers to help them communicate their scientific work.
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Scientists are concerned that politics will trump evidence in the new administration. A researcher of political psychology explains why these worries matter far beyond questions of science.
Donald Trump delivering his inaugural address.
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Rhetoric can tell us a great deal about a person, or a President. Donald Trump’s inaugural address was light (but dark) on metaphors, and full of divisive antitheses.
President Donald Trump delivers his inaugural address after being sworn in as the 45th president of the United States.
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Heading into the last days of the Obama administration, the outgoing first lady cemented a noble legacy for herself.
A political sign in West Virginia reflects the claim that the Obama administration, by developing policies to reduce carbon emission, was waging a campaign against the industry.
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While the US is reeling from rampant fake online news, political movements in Europe are using the internet as a powerful democratic symbol to win elections. Will cyber-optimism or pessimism win?
German Chancellor Angela Merkel speaks at a conference for her party.
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In reelection bid, Merkel’s not just up against a xenophobic, nationalist party in Germany. In the wake of Trump’s election, liberal democracies around the world hope she’ll defend them, too.
Million of Germans gather to show faith in the Hitler regime, 1933.
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