Race and the limits of rhetoric, book available for pre-order, case studies, writing, and more.
Race, Racism and Rhetoric
Our National Story Requires Aspirational Political Rhetoric
Political rhetoric matters. Political leaders can use rhetoric that speaks to “the better angels of our nature” to draw us together, as President Lincoln urged in his first inaugural address. Or they can use rhetoric to sow fear and distrust, and push us apart. Political leaders in the United States have an obligation to the former.
Resources for Studying and Teaching Ethics in Political Communication
I write this at an odd and troubling time. Like everyone else, I am trying to keep up with the news, take care of myself mentally and physically, and shift to teaching and working entirely online. And like everyone else, I’m not sure my house has ever been this clean.
Our first ethical responsibilities are to each other.
Campaign Ethics in a Pandemic
What are the ethics of running for office in a pandemic? Project on Ethics in Political Communication director Peter Loge is joined by former US Secretary of Agriculture, former US Representative and Executive Director of the Aspen Institute Congressional Program Dan Glickman; veteran political reporter and co-owner of Campaigns & Elections Shane D'Aprile; and George Washington University philosophy professor Jeffrey Brand to discuss campaign ethics during COVID-19
Making Campaign Promises You Can Keep - Conor Kilgore
A Conversation about Ethics in Political Speechwriting
On March 11 the Project on Ethics in Political Communication hosted a conversation with the former director of speechwriting for the Romney/Ryan campaign Lindsay Hayes of Redpath Writing, Clinton White House speechwriter Vinca LaFleur of West Wing Writers, rhetorical scholar David Frank of the University of Oregon, and the director of the Project on Ethics in Political Communication Peter Loge.
A Chat with Keith Nagy and John Olds about Ethics in Political Communication
In the second Google Chat about ethics in political communication we talk to the leaders of GW College Democrats & Republicans Keith Nagy & John Olds about the ethical responsibility of political communication professionals, and what future political communication professionals might learn from GWU.
A Chat with Mo Elleithee and Sarah Isgur about Ethics in Political Communication
Political veterans Sarah Isgur and Mo Elleithee talk with Peter Loge about the ethical responsibility of political communication professionals.
New Year's Update
The Project on Ethics in Political Communication had a busy fall with talks, writing, the Five Questions series, and the announcement of a new book.