power, ego & the impact of public discourse: an analysis of the IV data center controversy (part 1)

edited by sarina e. guerrawebsite by justin orsino What began as a policy discussion about a proposed AI data center in Imperial County has evolved into something far more revealing. This is part of a series that examines not only the project itself, but the breakdown in public discourse surrounding it—the competing narratives shaping perception, … Read more

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vile or virtuous: evangelical pastor speaks on kirk

edited by sarina e. guerraquestions/formatting by justin orsinoanswers by chris nunn 1. What was your immediate reaction to Charlie Kirk’s death, and what do you think that reaction reveals about today’s political climate? The first I heard of the shooting in Utah, I was in a board meeting. It was difficult to proceed with the … Read more

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vile or virtuous: liberal military vet speaks on kirk

edited by sarina e. guerraquestions/formatting by justin orsinoanswers by sky ainsworth 1. What was your immediate reaction to Charlie Kirk’s death, and what do you think that reaction reveals about today’s political climate? I thought, “Oh no…” when I first heard the news. Since 2020, Kirk has become well known for staging debates on college … Read more

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vile or virtuous: liberal military vet + evangelical pastor speak on kirk

edited by sarina e. guerraquestions/formatting by justin orsino Editor’s NoteThis story began as a simple request for comment that became a kind of experiment both for People’s Press and for Citizen Journalism as a whole. Following the Charlie Kirk incident that took place earlier this month, People’s Press website manager, Justin Orsino, noticed that a … Read more

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understanding the system: conversation over chaos

edited by sarina e. guerra The past week reminded me why I stepped away from political debate in 2018. I always followed the news, but I rarely spoke up about my own views. Maybe it was fear of looking uneducated, or of being ripped apart by people who seemed more informed. In today’s culture, if … Read more

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