An Associated Press story this week contained the odd description “southwestern Midwest.” I say “odd” because the Midwest itself lacks a firm description. In an unscientific poll in the spring,
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Social media and the importance of free speech
The Kansas Board of Regents has posted proposed revisions to its misguided policy on social media. The revisions include some of the changes suggested by a working group the regents
Continue reading »Rock-paper-scissors and caption writing at the NYT
The basic rules of caption writing are pretty straightforward: 1. Tell readers who is in a picture and what they are doing. 2. Provide a bit of context that draws
Continue reading »For sale: Something new and cheap, but don’t ask what it is
It’s easy to get so caught up in the minutiae of writing and editing that you miss something that should have slapped you in the face. Spelling? Check. Grammar? Check.
Continue reading »Say what you mean, but learn to verb the web
The school year started this week with the usual rush of frenetic energy and confusion. That set the stage perfectly for some of the things I was reading and hearing.
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