Category Archives: Political thought

How I think about conflicts

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Zachary_Goldman

When thinking about most conflicts, large or small, I find myself mentally organizing people’s responses to the conflict into particular rungs within this ladder (a personal model adapted from the work of the Arbinger Institute, Sustained Dialogue, and other sources)…. … Continue reading →

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The economics of a gun buyback counter-protest

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Zachary_Goldman

Gun buyback (and competing gun auction) http://www.seattlepi.com/news/texas/article/Church-and-gun-enthusiasts-compete-for-weapons-4209609.php Apparently, a church in Seattle organized a gun buy-back where they offered $50+ for people to turn in their guns. A pro-gun advocate staged a counter-initiative across the street. Apparently, he organized an … Continue reading →

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Healing

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Zachary_Goldman

On Friday, when asked about the policy ramifications of that day’s elementary school shootings in Connecticut, White House spokesperson Jay Carney mentioned there would be “a day for discussion of the usual Washington policy debates, but I do not think … Continue reading →

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Must a leader be (perceived as being) full of certainty in order to be successful?

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Zachary_Goldman

I read an article by Ron Elving about Paul Ryan’s VP nomination speech at the Republican convention. The piece includes the following: Ryan turns on conservatives with his incandescent devotion to a set of ideas. He is steeped in his … Continue reading →

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