Will COVID-19 Kill Trickle-Down Economics?
Trickle down…Bootstraps…these flawed mental models of the economy – most often used by those speaking from a conservative point of view – might, at long last, show signs of
Framing Science Brief 1: Negating Doesn’t – The Downsides of Refutation
Many communicators have been advised to avoid repeating opponents’ arguments. They have also been advised to knock down false or misleading claims rather than let them stand. So
Economy Boosting Jobs + Raising Minimum Wage
Recent wins on minimum wage campaigns suggest we're at a tipping point on raising minimum wage.
The Half the Oil Plan
A new "Simply-Put" video provides a brief illustration of how to make the core points emerging from Topos research on communicating job quality, including minimum wage and paid sic
Lead, Crime, and Politics
Congratulations to Saru Jayaraman for a successful launch of her new book, Behind the Kitchen Door!
The Explanation Gap
Recent spotlight on the correlation between leaded gas and violent crime offers lessons for communicators.
Making a Case for Taxes
Fundamental to every public policy is the ability to fund that policy. And yet, issue advocates typically avoid communicating about taxes and budgets, leaving that challenging work