Category Archives: Political Musings

2020 Year in Review: Comments on the State of Things & the Sorensen Household

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Summer Sorensen

At the close of this historically terrible year, it is hard to know exactly what to say in a post that aims to describe how the year went for Mike and me, as well as our current state of mind. … Continue reading →

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Defining Redefined Words: The Fight for Language

Posted on August 5, 2020 by Summer Sorensen

Have you noticed that certain hot-button words in our western culture are actively being redefined to mean something new, that is an aberration from their actual, historical meaning? If you haven’t noticed, it’s time to do so. Earlier this year, … Continue reading →

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Maybe Things Aren’t as Bad as We Think: An Optimist’s Take on Political Incivility

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Summer Sorensen

In the United States of America, we are more divided as a nation than at any time in recent history. While I wasn’t personally alive during the Civil War (despite what small children might think regarding my ancient status), my … Continue reading →

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Interacting Online with Differing Opinions: To Engage or Not to Engage?

Posted on May 25, 2019 by Summer Sorensen

Today’s digitally-connected world is more polarized than ever. As one who came of age before the proliferation of social media, I still sometimes sit back with amazement to think about how we can now easily interact with people and content … Continue reading →

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Thoughts From a Forgotten Demographic: Conservative Christians Who Didn’t Vote for Trump

Posted on November 13, 2018 by Summer Sorensen

I am troubled by the precipitous decline in civility amongst people in the United States who hold opposing views. This topic has been on my mind for some time. While I don’t often write about politics, I’ve stated before my thoughts … Continue reading →

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To My Friends Who Vote Differently Than I Do: Election Thoughts

Posted on November 5, 2018 by Summer Sorensen

This post has been updated 10/31/2020. It was originally published 11/5/2018. With a big election upon us, to cap off an unprecedented year of terribleness that 2020 is, I thought I’d send out a feeler into the world. Is there … Continue reading →

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Happy 4th of July, I Guess (A Brief Account of My Waning Patriotism)

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Summer Sorensen

A month before Independence Day, store shelves, as usual, began to don red, white and blue USA flag-printed everything: kitchenware for BBQs, patriotic shirts, garden flags, you name it. Seeing these types of items used to get me amped for … Continue reading →

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You Can Be Passionate About Politics without Being a Jerk (And You Should – Here’s How)

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Summer Sorensen

I’m not sure about you, but in the months leading up to the last presidential election, and in the time since, I have been continually floored at how rude, tactless and malicious the state of political discussion in America has … Continue reading →

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Happy Fourth of July! (A Wet Blanket Independence Day Greeting)

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Summer Sorensen

Happy Fourth of July!

It is only appropriate to start an Independence Day post with those words, or something similar. The “wet blanket” portion of this post is what follows.

While the wish is sincere (why wouldn’t I want you to have a great Fourth, after all?), it is a qualified greeting. That is because the simple joy of this day has been tarnished, in my opinion, to the point that it is now bittersweet. Continue reading →

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