Modern life intertwines commerce and politics, revealing that marketing tactics for products and candidates are strikingly similar. The Attention Economy shapes narratives, prioritizing emotional appeal and personalized messaging over factual policy. As echo chambers deepen polarization, consumers must apply critical thinking to discern substantive information from manipulative marketing in both realms.
Author Archives: Elyse Draper
Scrubbing the Walls of Catharsis
Scrubbing the Walls of Catharsis by Elyse Draper Where Our Survival Techniques Meet the Page Born of whimsy or forged in the fires of grief, creative expression is rarely optional; it’s a compulsion, a quiet scream for catharsis. For some of us, flushing out the emotional gravity wells we carry isn’t just a desire—it bordersContinue reading “Scrubbing the Walls of Catharsis”
Support Your Local Shelter
Every year, about 6.5 million animals enter U.S. shelters, but only 3.2 million are adopted, highlighting the dire need for adoption. Despite a decrease in euthanasia rates, challenges persist, especially for certain breeds. Advocating for adoption and supporting shelters can significantly improve outcomes for homeless animals and strengthen communities.
Pride in Love, Support, and Survival
To finish Pride Month 2024, where should we start? The Stonewall Uprising against oppression and homophobia? On June 28, 1970, marking the first anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, the inaugural Pride marches took place in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Thousands of LGBT+ individuals gathered to honor the Stonewall legacy and advocate for equal rights. The community didn’t know what was coming in the next decade… yet they would prove again, sometimes with their lives, that supporting each other and fighting for survival takes perseverance and love in the face of hate.
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Recommended Reads
The Book of Bob by Gary Edwards My rating: 5 of 5 stars A fascinating mix of humor, quantum physics, and psychological tomfoolery. It is a highly recommended read for lovers looking for dry wit in their big balls of wibbly wobbly… time-y, wimey… stuff. View all my reviews
We have Reached the End of Another Mental Health Awareness Month, and We have Some Questions.
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An iPub Perspective Editorial by Elyse Draper, Jennifer Wyman, and Kathleen Leaf Did you know that Mental Health Awareness Month started in 1949? No? Have you ever wondered why Americans are so apathetic toward mental health? Have you ever thought to yourself, “The younger generation needs to toughen up. When…
A Lost Generation
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An iPub Perspective Editorial By Rabbi James Rudin “You are all a lost generation.” When Gertrude Stein said those now-famous words to Ernest Hemingway in 1923, she had in mind the writers and artists who came of age during World War I and the “Roaring Twenties” decade that followed. Besides…
“The Wonderful Tale of Donkey Skin” A Review
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Format Blending for Reluctant Readers By Kathleen Leaf Author Dr. Fawzia Mai Tung kicks off her May Fairy series with The Wonderful Tale of Donkey Skin. As discussed in a previous post, Dr. Tung started this series with the aim of attracting reluctant readers (those who have the skill to…
The Book
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An iPub Perspective Editorial By Ann Marie B. Bahr As I left, boxes and boxes of new books were being unloaded in the restaurant’s entryway. It seemed an odd place to put books. Each was individually wrapped in cellophane and had hardcover binding. They looked expensive. Why drop them where…
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