Tag: Bill FitzGerald

Season’s Grievances: Tips for Discussing Politics With Family This Holiday Season

Season’s Grievances: Tips for Discussing Politics With Family This Holiday Season

Bill FitzGerald, an associate professor and expert in rhetorical studies, offers a few tips on political civility that will help you spread tidings of great joy.

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Rhetoric Expert Explains Strengths and Weaknesses of Government COVID-19 Messaging

Rhetoric Expert Explains Strengths and Weaknesses of Government COVID-19 Messaging

Bill FitzGerald weighs in on the rhetorical strengths and challenges of elected leaders in reaching their constituents during the pandemic.

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Bumper Crop: Scholar Explains How Presidential Election is Ripe for Rhetorical Studies

Bumper Crop: Scholar Explains How Presidential Election is Ripe for Rhetorical Studies

By Tom McLaughlin For students of rhetoric, this year’s presidential election is a “bumper crop” of rhetorical strategies and devices, posits Bill FitzGerald, an associate professor of English at Rutgers University–Camden. “The candidates present a study in contrast the like of which we haven’t seen in many, many years,” says FitzGerald, an expert in rhetorical […]

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Rutgers In The News

Philadelphia Inquirer: Monday, Jan. 25
“PRESIDENT BIDEN’S ECONOMIC RELIEF PACKAGE COULD CUT CHILDHOOD POVERTY IN HALF – BUT IT’S ONLY TEMPORARY” Joan Maya Mazelis (associate professor, FASC-sociology) is quoted discussing the potential impact that new proposals could have on children and families.
The Record: Friday, Jan. 22
“YELLOW JOURNALISM PERIOD OFFERS CUES TO FIGHT FAKE NEWS, HEAL POLITICAL DIVIDE” This opinion column by Beth Rabinowitz (associate professor, FASC-political science) looks to history as a guide for fixing the current disinformation problem.
News12 New Jersey: Thursday, Jan. 21
“NURSING STUDENTS GET FIRSTHAND EXPERIENCE WORKING AT COVID-19 VACCINE CENTER” Rutgers School of Nursing–Camden student Sarah Lemasney is interviewed about her work as a volunteer with Camden County’s vaccination center in Blackwood.
KYW-TV (CBS3): Wednesday, Jan. 20
“PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN’S FIRST EXECUTIVE ORDER WILL REQUIRE MASKS ON FEDERAL PROPERTY” Kathryn Kovacs (professor, RLAW) is interviewed virtually about the environmental issues being addressed by new executive orders.
WKXW-FM (NJ101.5): Monday, Jan. 18
“DO YOUNG VOTERS HAVE INTEREST IN FURTHER INVOLVEMENT IN POLITICS?” Daniel Hart (distinguished professor, FASC-psychology and senior vice chancellor) discusses the impact of youth voting at a local and national level.
Courier-Post: Monday, Jan. 18
“IT’S OK TO QUIT THAT RESOLUTION TO DIET: SCIENCE IS ON YOUR SIDE” Charlotte Markey (professor, FASC-psychology) co-authored this guest column about the dangers of dieting, and healthier approaches to take instead.