Jason Edwards
@j3edwards.bsky.social
Professor of Communication, latest book The Rhetoric of Official Apologies (with Lisa Storm Villadsen, 2021, Rowman & Littlefield) presidential rhetoric and political communication scholar, personal finance coach, husband to Amber, father to Robbie
Under pressure from Elon Musk, House GOP prepares to scrap spending bill
December 18, 2024 at 10:27 PM
Under pressure from Elon Musk, House GOP prepares to scrap spending bill
How a long-ago fight over a dormant constitutional weapon echoes today
December 16, 2024 at 2:16 PM
How a long-ago fight over a dormant constitutional weapon echoes today
Opinion | Hey, MAGA voters: You've been had. Trump's plans for the economy may ruin you. | Opinion - USA TODAY
December 12, 2024 at 10:31 PM
Opinion | Hey, MAGA voters: You've been had. Trump's plans for the economy may ruin you. | Opinion - USA TODAY
Wonder what Russia does if Damascus falls? Do they continue to support Assad and fight a proxy war or put their resources other places?
December 8, 2024 at 1:22 AM
Wonder what Russia does if Damascus falls? Do they continue to support Assad and fight a proxy war or put their resources other places?
Wow. McConnell actually said something that was right. www.politico.com/news/2024/12...
McConnell takes indirect swipe at Trump on America's role in the world
"America will not be made great again by those who are content to manage our decline," he said.
www.politico.com
December 7, 2024 at 11:41 PM
Wow. McConnell actually said something that was right. www.politico.com/news/2024/12...
UnitedHealthcare's Facebook Post About Slain CEO Flooded With 'Haha' Reactions - HuffPost
December 6, 2024 at 11:29 PM
UnitedHealthcare's Facebook Post About Slain CEO Flooded With 'Haha' Reactions - HuffPost
December 6, 2024 at 10:06 PM
Art Cashin was just a good man. I enjoyed watching his commentary on CNBC. He will be missed. www.cnbc.com/2024/12/02/a...
Art Cashin, New York Stock Exchange fixture for decades, dies at age 83
Art Cashin was UBS' director of floor operations at the NYSE and a man The Washington Post called "Wall Street's version of Walter Cronkite."
www.cnbc.com
December 2, 2024 at 8:51 PM
Art Cashin was just a good man. I enjoyed watching his commentary on CNBC. He will be missed. www.cnbc.com/2024/12/02/a...
It's simple. Sign the ethics reports and MOUs and you can communicate with agencies. Until then...Trump can go pound sand. www.politico.com/news/2024/11...
Trump team barred from agencies amid legal standoff
Federal agencies have yet to hear from their future bosses.
www.politico.com
November 25, 2024 at 1:56 AM
It's simple. Sign the ethics reports and MOUs and you can communicate with agencies. Until then...Trump can go pound sand. www.politico.com/news/2024/11...
Damnit Vikings! Fumble on the 1 yard line! Aaagggh!
November 24, 2024 at 6:15 PM
Damnit Vikings! Fumble on the 1 yard line! Aaagggh!
This is a good start. But at Bridgewater State, where I teach, we are offering free tuition and fees for Massachusetts state residents who make under 125k per year. www.massachusetts.edu/news/umass-c...
UMass campuses announce plans to fully cover tuition and fees for high-need students
All four undergraduate UMass campuses announced plans to make a UMass education free for Massachusetts students who demonstrate the greatest financial need. Starting next Fall, tuition and mandatory ...
www.massachusetts.edu
November 22, 2024 at 4:04 AM
This is a good start. But at Bridgewater State, where I teach, we are offering free tuition and fees for Massachusetts state residents who make under 125k per year. www.massachusetts.edu/news/umass-c...
That's one down. I guarantee you he met with Republican Senators who expressed skepticism and counted the votes. There would be no way he would withdraw if he didn't think he could get approved by the Senate. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Live updates: Matt Gaetz withdraws bid to be attorney general in Trump administration
Get the latest news on the transition to the new administration of President-elect Donald Trump and a new Congress.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 21, 2024 at 7:46 PM
That's one down. I guarantee you he met with Republican Senators who expressed skepticism and counted the votes. There would be no way he would withdraw if he didn't think he could get approved by the Senate. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
I know this maybe a controversial topic, but I refuse to tip at fast food restaurants. In fact, I wish we would change our tipping culture completely.
And one more controversy...if you have Door Dash or Grubhub deliver you fast food (e.g. McDonald's) you are just being lazy and wasteful.
And one more controversy...if you have Door Dash or Grubhub deliver you fast food (e.g. McDonald's) you are just being lazy and wasteful.
November 21, 2024 at 2:19 PM
I know this maybe a controversial topic, but I refuse to tip at fast food restaurants. In fact, I wish we would change our tipping culture completely.
And one more controversy...if you have Door Dash or Grubhub deliver you fast food (e.g. McDonald's) you are just being lazy and wasteful.
And one more controversy...if you have Door Dash or Grubhub deliver you fast food (e.g. McDonald's) you are just being lazy and wasteful.
At this point, Trump is just nominating people from TV. Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education? Vince would be proud. Dr. Oz for Medicare and Medicaid? What next...Jim Cramer for Commerce....I mean c'mon.
November 20, 2024 at 3:05 AM
At this point, Trump is just nominating people from TV. Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education? Vince would be proud. Dr. Oz for Medicare and Medicaid? What next...Jim Cramer for Commerce....I mean c'mon.
Really Bears? Really? bvmsports.com/2024/11/18/b....
Bears Lodge NFL Complaint Over Controversial Field Goal Block
The Chicago Bears are set to file a complaint with the NFL regarding a crucial play in their recent game against the Green Bay Packers. Head Coach Matt Eberflus
bvmsports.com
November 19, 2024 at 2:03 AM
Really Bears? Really? bvmsports.com/2024/11/18/b....
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How did lifelong Democrat RFK, Jr. go full MAGA? A political science professor finds some answers in the “manosphere” podcasts credited with helping Trump win. https://buff.ly/3AShn15 #polisky
Populist podcasters love RFK, Jr., and he took the same left-right turn toward Trump as they did
How did this lifelong Democrat go full MAGA? A scholar of populism finds some answers in the ‘manosphere’ podcasts credited with helping Trump win, such as those hosted by Theo Von and Joe Rogan.
buff.ly
November 18, 2024 at 2:04 PM
How did lifelong Democrat RFK, Jr. go full MAGA? A political science professor finds some answers in the “manosphere” podcasts credited with helping Trump win. https://buff.ly/3AShn15 #polisky
The fight itself is not good. Tyson is visibly slow but Paul isn’t doing much with it.
November 16, 2024 at 5:32 AM
The fight itself is not good. Tyson is visibly slow but Paul isn’t doing much with it.
Jake Paul needs to fight an actual boxer in their prime!
November 16, 2024 at 5:30 AM
Jake Paul needs to fight an actual boxer in their prime!
The Netflix stream for the Tyson/Paul flight blows!
November 16, 2024 at 4:27 AM
The Netflix stream for the Tyson/Paul flight blows!
How Donald Trump Could Bypass Congress To Install Matt Gaetz As Attorney General - HuffPost
November 15, 2024 at 10:17 PM
How Donald Trump Could Bypass Congress To Install Matt Gaetz As Attorney General - HuffPost
With the amount of people (particularly those opposed to Trump) coming over from X, this is the kind of thing that people need to do: build a digital ecosystem that rivals the right. That needs to be expanded fast. Take the resources already there and expand them.
November 15, 2024 at 9:10 PM
With the amount of people (particularly those opposed to Trump) coming over from X, this is the kind of thing that people need to do: build a digital ecosystem that rivals the right. That needs to be expanded fast. Take the resources already there and expand them.
My brief election analysis for Trump's role in the world. It was an honor to be part of this team again. Check out all the short papers. www.electionanalysis.ws/us/president...
Americanism, not globalism 2.0: Donald Trump and America’s role in the world - Election Analysis - United States
Prof. Jason A. Edwards Professor of Communication at Bridgewater State University. His research focuses on presidential rhetoric and American foreign policy. He is the author/editor of Navigating the ...
www.electionanalysis.ws
November 15, 2024 at 8:47 PM
My brief election analysis for Trump's role in the world. It was an honor to be part of this team again. Check out all the short papers. www.electionanalysis.ws/us/president...
A secular bear market may start under a new Trump term. You can't have a CAPE ratio of over 37 and 16 years of stock market gains of 15% without going into a long-term bear (which means stocks go sideways for a long-period of time) market. www.investing.com/analysis/sp-...
S&P 500: Here's Why a Secular Bear Market May Begin in Trump’s 2nd Term | Investing.com
Market Overview Analysis by Jordan Roy-Byrne, CMT covering: S&P 500. Read Jordan Roy-Byrne, CMT's latest article on Investing.com
www.investing.com
November 15, 2024 at 6:02 PM
A secular bear market may start under a new Trump term. You can't have a CAPE ratio of over 37 and 16 years of stock market gains of 15% without going into a long-term bear (which means stocks go sideways for a long-period of time) market. www.investing.com/analysis/sp-...