Archive - The Smart Politics Way

Think the Internet Is the Worst Place to Talk Politics? It Might Be the Best

Six Reasons Online Dialogue Is Often Better Than Discussing Politics in Person

Jul 17 •

Help Save Democracy—Refer Your Friends to The Smart Politics Way

Turn your influence into action and earn thank-you gifts along the way.

Jul 14 •

June 2025

How to Show a Trump Voter We’re Listening

To lower defenses and raise trust, we must demonstrate we truly hear them.

Jun 30 •

Locke Peterseim

10 Steps for Saving Democracy

The worst is yet to come. Here's what to do about it.

Jun 23 •

Yes, I Want to Persuade People—And That's a Good Thing

Democracy depends on our ability to turn disagreement into influential dialogue.

Jun 16 •

Keep Calm & Carry On—Live Online with Dr. Karin Tamerius

Join me Wednesday, June 18 at 7 pm ET/4 pm PT for an interactive Zoom event.

Jun 15 •

Talking with Trump Voters Seems Hopeless—But It's Not

Here’s what the research—and history—actually show.

Jun 9 •

Why Debating Republicans (Almost) Never Works—And What to Do Instead

The real reason GOP voters seem impervious to facts and reason.

Jun 2 •

May 2025

Trump Voters Trust Us More When They Feel Heard

So, how do we get better at listening?

May 30 •

Locke Peterseim

We'll Do Anything to Stop Trump—Except This

The essential strategy progressives refuse to use.

May 27 •

Progressives Have a Hate Problem Too

5 ways our brains trick us into demonizing and dehumanizing Trump voters.

May 19 •

This Protest Violated 8 Rules for Saving Democracy

There's a fragile line between resistance and repression. Do you know the difference?

May 12 •

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