Political tensions are on the rise and they manifest in sports. The costs and consequences of politicized sports.
Author Archives: Mark Joslyn
Charts of the Week – Popular Sports and Game Action
Photo take by SteelCityHobbies Since the NFL kicked off its season two weeks ago, we have an unusual situation where most professional sports leagues are playing at the same time. The NBA, NHL, and WNBA playoffs are approaching their final stages. College football, the NFL and MLS are playing regular season games while the MLBContinue reading “Charts of the Week – Popular Sports and Game Action”
Want to reform the Electoral College? First consider this scenario.
Electoral College Expert exposes flaws in the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact
An October surprise? Asking a vaccine expert for clarification.
Will there be an October surprise – A Covid-19 vaccine by November?
Will election forecasters get it right this time?
Forecasting election can be difficult. Witness the 2016 presidential contest. Will forecasters get it right this time?
Must see graph – you are what you watch.
You are what you watch.
Must See Graph – sports and politics
Check out this graph of sports fan’s politics.
Part 2. Concerned about Expressing Your Beliefs? You are not Alone.
People think the political climate prevents them from saying things they believe – because others might find it offensive. As it turns out, social confrontation is not the only thing people are anxious about.
Concerned About Expressing Your Beliefs? You are not alone.
Do you self-censor? If so, what about free expression? Read about who is more likely to self-censor their beliefs because others might find them offensive.
The Dinner Party
Imagine yourself at a dinner party, sitting at the table chatting about a recent Netflix binge, the hot weather, or the latest cell phone technology. Then, the discussion shifts to a controversial political topic. Do you withdraw, or express your beliefs?
