Category Archives: Civility & norms of discourse

Point of Debate and Decorum

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Jeff Fecke

Remarks in debate (which may include references to the Senate or its Members) shall be confined to the question under debate, avoiding personality. –Rules of the House of Representatives, One Hundred Eleventh Congress Rule XVII, Section b If you want … Continue reading →

Posted in Civility & norms of discourse, Conservative zaniness, right-wingers, etc., Health Care and Related Issues, The Obama Administration | 67 Comments

Reprinted from magistrate – On the obligation to educate the uninformed

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Mandolin

Reprinted with permission from Magistrate. The following is by former student of mine who is a science fiction and fantasy writer, as well as a generally awesome person. * On the obligation to educate the uninformed There’s something I see … Continue reading →

Posted in Civility & norms of discourse, Whatever | 6 Comments

The Case For Being Emotional Over Honoring Rick Warren

Posted on December 30, 2008 by Ampersand

Richard Chappell writes: Many are complaining that by reaching out to Rick Warren, Obama is offering a slap in the face to progressives. This is silly. Yes, Warren has badly screwed up views on social issues. Most Americans do. That … Continue reading →

Posted in Abortion & reproductive rights, Civility & norms of discourse, In the news, Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans and Queer issues | 10 Comments

On Making Argument: Disability and Language, by Wheelchair Dancer

Posted on April 28, 2008 by Mandolin

Wheelchair Dancer wrote an excellent critique of the ableism in my last post on shades of grey in activism. The whole thing is below, but you should also check it and her other works out on her blog, Wheelchair Dancer. … Continue reading →

Posted in Civility & norms of discourse, Disabled Rights & Issues | 68 Comments

Seven Short Posts Regarding Larry Summers, Civility, and Censorship

Posted on February 25, 2006 by Ampersand

1. Larry Summers is a mirror of the lefty-basher’s soul. For Alan Dershowitz, author of a book criticizing Israel’s critics, Summers lost his job because of his criticism of Israel’s critics. For Cathy Young, who has made a career out … Continue reading →

Posted in Anti-feminists and their pals, Civility & norms of discourse, Feminism, sexism, etc, Free speech, censorship, copyright law, etc., Gender and the Economy | 57 Comments

Feminist and feminist-friendly only thread: Civility, "Alas" and feminism

Posted on February 14, 2005 by Ampersand

A few people in the “various open pages” thread have suggested that they’d like a separate thread to discuss the question of civility on “Alas,” and perhaps other topics as well. It’s tempting to attempt to sum up the discussion … Continue reading →

Posted in Civility & norms of discourse, Feminism, sexism, etc, Whatever | 125 Comments