Regarding the grammar section, I am much more interested in the content of your newsletter than obscure (to me, at least) grammar rules. In other words, I am interested in substance, not form. Keep up the good work of keeping me informed!
I’ve spent the past couple of years reading and learning about racism. I’ve also spent a lifetime enjoying calling out bad grammar. One day it hit me that “correct “ grammar has been imposed upon us by elite white privileged men. I’ll never correct anyone again. ( even if the “incorrect” usage of “less” and “fewer” stabs my heart a bit) , I tell myself that as a 75 yo white woman, it’s time for me to let people express themselves in a way that feels good to them. I have a lot to learn.
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Today I learned from an NPR radio station that effective altruism is a thing. Focus for Democracy is a great example of an organization vetting which are the progressive political organizations that do data analysis to most effectively target funds to make maximum difference and that have a need for additional funds. They endorsed The States Project for this reason, and now endorse Working America.
From having attended the most recent Focus for Democracy Zoom a week ago, I was impressed. They gathered 700 participants to learn about Working America from Matt Morrison. The demographic trended older white folks, and the range of pledges trended upper middle class to wealthy.
Working America is affiliated with the AFL-CIO and does the scientific research to determine which method is most effective to reach voters in swing states on behalf of the working class--for example, social media in Michigan but canvasser door knockers in North Carolina. It was heartening to see that people who have both wealth to share and caring consciousness stepped up to support the critical work of Matt Morrison and Working America. American democracy needs more such bridges! But better than a personal feel-good experience, I encourage people to learn about Working America from the source person on the Zoom and then spread the word!
Mr. Hubbell, we are playing a fool's game if we don't remind ourselves that our "Third Branch" is not only under attack, but the walls are breached! The conservative project's minions -- exemplified by William Barr at the DOJ and the "Supremes" of Bush v Gore and their progeny -- are hard at work! They will not be a bulwark of our democracy. The onslaught is upon us and opinion articles to Fox and Friends are not the call to arms that we need or the organization that is necessary. To wit, HCR: "Today’s big news is an eye-popping $1.6 billion donation to a right-wing nonprofit organized in May 2020. This is the largest known single donation made to a political influence organization."
I am not an academic but just a simple informed reader and frankly Robert I do t care if your grammar on syntax is correct because your thoughts and insights are right on and greatly appreciated by one and all.
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Bravo as always and thank you, Robert! As for the grammar scolds: I used to teach writing and literature at UC Berkeley, then became a journalist and editor for HBR, and now I ghostwrite nonfiction books. As one who knows her stuff, I say: ignore the grammar scolds. Your writing is JUST FINE and you have my full and complete endorsement. So there.
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Best. Line. Ever. from Eric Swalwell referring to the crazy Republican candidates: “Give them power, they fight for Trump. Give us Congress, we fight for you.” (from interview reported in The Daily Beast). I think we've got ourselves a winner...print the t-shirts and bumper stickers!
Every single time I see Trump make another fake legal move I see a big hairy hand come down and stamp "GRIFT". What a great con Donald! Your best yet! And the media obliges.
Meanwhile. President Biden is working for the American people.
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"Movant" (the legal term used by his attorney to describe T***p in his recent motion for judicial oversight) -- an interesting word I didn't know before. In this case, is it an acronym for "Money Over Values And No Taxes"?
I agree with you with regard to Liz Cheney. I respect her very much but certainly not her politics, she is a hardcore conservative who consistently votes with the Republican establishment. I struggle to articulate why it bugs me so much that she changed her thinking on Same Sex Marriage. Only after she got her nosed rubbed in it by her sister did she decide she was wrong. Should it take a crisis in one’s family to make a cognitive decision between right and wrong? We have a republican state rep in our town who is a gay person she votes against every single thing that would help the average Jo but you can bet that she will vote for something that helps her family business and ya, she voted to support gay marriage. It bugs me. A judge doesn’t sit up there and make decisions based on an emotional disagreement with her siblings, rather, decisions are based on analysis and law. Anyway- you can always say that politicians change their minds and gay or straight they may support a bill based on personal preference … I dunno. I’m rambling…
I can't believe you actually get emails about "grammar"!!! I don't know how much time it takes you and Jill to put this treasure out nearly every day, but I love and need this work and this community and I am so grateful. I was thrilled that you answered my content question and clarified what I needed to learn. May I suggest that you sub title your newsletter "Substance over Style" and freely delete any email that even hints at style correction. Thank you and blessings!!!
Got an email from DJT yesterday asking me if I thought he was being treated unfairly. I ALMOST answered, but decided discretion was the better part of valor and jettisoned the email. This guy has everybody’s email address! How does this happen? The bulwark of democracy has turned into a dory, and we are all rowing madly.
Regarding the grammar section, I am much more interested in the content of your newsletter than obscure (to me, at least) grammar rules. In other words, I am interested in substance, not form. Keep up the good work of keeping me informed!
I’ve spent the past couple of years reading and learning about racism. I’ve also spent a lifetime enjoying calling out bad grammar. One day it hit me that “correct “ grammar has been imposed upon us by elite white privileged men. I’ll never correct anyone again. ( even if the “incorrect” usage of “less” and “fewer” stabs my heart a bit) , I tell myself that as a 75 yo white woman, it’s time for me to let people express themselves in a way that feels good to them. I have a lot to learn.
Today I learned from an NPR radio station that effective altruism is a thing. Focus for Democracy is a great example of an organization vetting which are the progressive political organizations that do data analysis to most effectively target funds to make maximum difference and that have a need for additional funds. They endorsed The States Project for this reason, and now endorse Working America.
From having attended the most recent Focus for Democracy Zoom a week ago, I was impressed. They gathered 700 participants to learn about Working America from Matt Morrison. The demographic trended older white folks, and the range of pledges trended upper middle class to wealthy.
Working America is affiliated with the AFL-CIO and does the scientific research to determine which method is most effective to reach voters in swing states on behalf of the working class--for example, social media in Michigan but canvasser door knockers in North Carolina. It was heartening to see that people who have both wealth to share and caring consciousness stepped up to support the critical work of Matt Morrison and Working America. American democracy needs more such bridges! But better than a personal feel-good experience, I encourage people to learn about Working America from the source person on the Zoom and then spread the word!
Love the grammar section! Ha! You’re saying we have to wait another year before we read more like this? Boo-hoo 🤣🤣🤣
Mr. Hubbell, we are playing a fool's game if we don't remind ourselves that our "Third Branch" is not only under attack, but the walls are breached! The conservative project's minions -- exemplified by William Barr at the DOJ and the "Supremes" of Bush v Gore and their progeny -- are hard at work! They will not be a bulwark of our democracy. The onslaught is upon us and opinion articles to Fox and Friends are not the call to arms that we need or the organization that is necessary. To wit, HCR: "Today’s big news is an eye-popping $1.6 billion donation to a right-wing nonprofit organized in May 2020. This is the largest known single donation made to a political influence organization."
I am not an academic but just a simple informed reader and frankly Robert I do t care if your grammar on syntax is correct because your thoughts and insights are right on and greatly appreciated by one and all.
“Fox entertainers”—love that! Folks who think Hubbell can’t write correctly are not paying attention. Period.
Bravo as always and thank you, Robert! As for the grammar scolds: I used to teach writing and literature at UC Berkeley, then became a journalist and editor for HBR, and now I ghostwrite nonfiction books. As one who knows her stuff, I say: ignore the grammar scolds. Your writing is JUST FINE and you have my full and complete endorsement. So there.
Best. Line. Ever. from Eric Swalwell referring to the crazy Republican candidates: “Give them power, they fight for Trump. Give us Congress, we fight for you.” (from interview reported in The Daily Beast). I think we've got ourselves a winner...print the t-shirts and bumper stickers!
I cannot imagine anyone wrestling with you concerning syntax. Your letters are essential reading. Thank you!
Every single time I see Trump make another fake legal move I see a big hairy hand come down and stamp "GRIFT". What a great con Donald! Your best yet! And the media obliges.
Meanwhile. President Biden is working for the American people.
"Movant" (the legal term used by his attorney to describe T***p in his recent motion for judicial oversight) -- an interesting word I didn't know before. In this case, is it an acronym for "Money Over Values And No Taxes"?
Biggest surprise of the day is that people write to you objecting to “entitled.”
But I guess they’re entitled to their opinion.
I agree with you with regard to Liz Cheney. I respect her very much but certainly not her politics, she is a hardcore conservative who consistently votes with the Republican establishment. I struggle to articulate why it bugs me so much that she changed her thinking on Same Sex Marriage. Only after she got her nosed rubbed in it by her sister did she decide she was wrong. Should it take a crisis in one’s family to make a cognitive decision between right and wrong? We have a republican state rep in our town who is a gay person she votes against every single thing that would help the average Jo but you can bet that she will vote for something that helps her family business and ya, she voted to support gay marriage. It bugs me. A judge doesn’t sit up there and make decisions based on an emotional disagreement with her siblings, rather, decisions are based on analysis and law. Anyway- you can always say that politicians change their minds and gay or straight they may support a bill based on personal preference … I dunno. I’m rambling…
I can't believe you actually get emails about "grammar"!!! I don't know how much time it takes you and Jill to put this treasure out nearly every day, but I love and need this work and this community and I am so grateful. I was thrilled that you answered my content question and clarified what I needed to learn. May I suggest that you sub title your newsletter "Substance over Style" and freely delete any email that even hints at style correction. Thank you and blessings!!!
Got an email from DJT yesterday asking me if I thought he was being treated unfairly. I ALMOST answered, but decided discretion was the better part of valor and jettisoned the email. This guy has everybody’s email address! How does this happen? The bulwark of democracy has turned into a dory, and we are all rowing madly.