As part of my recent gig teaching “change management” at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Milan, Italy (UNICATT), the second session focused on the importance of culture. Included was a teaching case which explored how Colby College in Waterville, Maine remained open during the COVID pandemic when most of its peer institutions … Read more
On Saturday, Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) doubled down on remarks she made at Friday’s town hall meeting in Parkersburg when questioned about cuts to Medicaid in the House-passed reconciliation bill. In response to an attendee interrupting her defense of the legislation, shouting “People will die,” Ernst told the audience, “We are all going to die.” … Read more
On June 29, 2024, the last weekend of Gay Pride Month, the First Baptist Church of Fernandina Beach, Florida and Citizens Defending Freedom sponsored a parade and festival to “celebrate the Christian Heritage of America.” In order to participate in the parade, float sponsors were required to sign a “Statement of Convictions.” Tara Dunlop, a … Read more
Much is being made about the difference in Easter messaging from President Joe Biden and presumptive MAGA nominee* Donald Trump. The official statement from the White House reads as follows. Jill and I send our warmest wishes to Christians around the world celebrating Easter Sunday. Easter reminds us of the power of hope and the … Read more
Welcome to Part II of National Governors Association Week at Deprogramming101. In Part I, I shared my respect for the GOP governors and their staffs with whom I worked during my tenure at the association. There were, of course, exceptions. I share the following personal experience to provide context for today’s post. In the mid-1990s, … Read more