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Question 1: New Civic Activities Since the pandemic struck or even since then, can you think of new “civic activities” that have arisen. What are they? What are the civic commonplaces that they embody? One of the most controversial yet deeply moving civic activities to emerge recently revolves around “reverse protests.” These are demonstrations where […]

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Question 2: Analyzing the Rhetorical Situation in Reagan’s “Challenger Speech.” Research the circumstances surrounding Ronald Reagan’s “Challenger Speech” and comment on his effectiveness in managing the constraints and opportunities presented by elements of the rhetorical situation: occasion, audience, speaker (ethos) and speech itself. Ronald Reagan’s Challenger Speech is one of those rare moments where a leader […]

RCL BLOG #9; History of a Public Controversy Ideas

Our group has been brainstorming ideas for our History of a Public Controversy project, and two potential topics stood out. The first is exploring the evolution of gun control laws and debates in the United States. This topic offers a rich history to analyze, from the Second Amendment’s initial framing to contemporary debates about firearm […]