Exploring The Washington Post’s Staff Cuts: A Risky Strategy

The Washington Post’s recent layoffs have reignited a familiar — and deeply uncomfortable — debate in American journalism: when a newsroom faces sustained financial losses, is cutting staff a necessary step toward survival, or a self-defeating move that accelerates decline?

The Complex Reality of School Cell Phone Bans

Across the country, schools are increasingly implementing cell phone bans to reduce distractions and improve student focus. However, there are problems with the plans that need consideration. This essay looks at the issue from the perspective of a teacher and a media professional.

Simplifying Tariff Equation for International Trade

I’ve seen complexity used to silence criticism. Reciprocal tariff calculations look thorough and scientific because most people aren’t familiar with equations or Greek letters. But when examined closely, it’s much more straightforward.

The Evolution of Online Surveys: Insights from 40 Years Ago

Believe it or not, 40 years ago, I put my first online survey in the field. My how things have changed.

Gay Pride Month. Demographic Research Issues.

Small subgroups create special challenges. In this Gay Pride Month, we look at the issue of including the LGBTQ community as a subgroup.

Coffee and correlation

Recent reports suggest that coffee is associated with longer life. This is great news but why should we be suspicious?

Communication Bias

We can all learn to open ourselves up to alternative perspectives. This short post discusses bias. It won’t hurt.

Research Perspectives

As my students grapple with various research traditions, I have penned this article with an example of critical cultural commentary. The goal is to introduce the differences.