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Emotions Make Us Blind to Political Lies

Anger and anxiety seem to be driving the polls this election cycle. As emotions run wild, people are more likely to be grab on to misinformation purported by others in… Continue Reading Emotions Make Us Blind to Political Lies

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How to Talk About Climate Change Science

To persuade climate change skeptics, ditch the metaphors and keep it simple. Pie charts and simple statements about the scientific consensus are more effective than longer metaphors in communicating about… Continue Reading How to Talk About Climate Change Science

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The 5 Climate Change Communication Studies You Need to Know

To move nonbelievers to believers, we must use evidence-based communication strategies. Here are the 5 climate change communication studies you need to know. Continue Reading The 5 Climate Change Communication Studies You Need to Know

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The Evangelical Anti-LGBT Strategy

The battle for marriage equality may be technically over, but the fight for LGBT rights rages on. On March 23rd, North Carolina passed a new anti-LGBT law, overturning Charlotte’s non-discrimination… Continue Reading The Evangelical Anti-LGBT Strategy

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How Conservation Campaigns Fail

Communications campaigns raise awareness about environmental issues but still fail to influence behavior, particularly when people feel like others are to blame for the problem. Published in the June 2014… Continue Reading How Conservation Campaigns Fail

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3 Ways to Keep Your Volunteers

Volunteers are the backbone of many nonprofits. Without people donating their time, the numerous services these nonprofits provide would diminish. However, nonprofits often face the struggle of keeping their volunteers.… Continue Reading 3 Ways to Keep Your Volunteers

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Emotions Make Us Blind to Political Lies

How to Talk About Climate Change Science

The 5 Climate Change Communication Studies You Need to Know

The Evangelical Anti-LGBT Strategy

How Conservation Campaigns Fail

3 Ways to Keep Your Volunteers

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