When someone says or does something ignorant or oppressive, it can be easy to hop on board with any criticism directed toward that person or their beliefs. But it behooves us to be mindful of certain ...

In the heat of an argument, words can become either weapons or bridges. Sometimes, the hardest part isn't expressing how you feel, but doing so without causing harm. Calming a conversation that's ...

My previous column, “Crafting Arguments With Your Audience in Mind,” focused on formulating written arguments with an eye to the eventual argument before a panel. Let's move forward, and work through ...

Arguments are a part of life, and navigating them effectively can often feel like an art. One subtle yet powerful tool in winning an argument is the phrase "part of me." When used thoughtfully, this ...

When most people think of the word "argument," they might think of phrases like "heated exchange," or "fight" (verbal, that is). However, this is not an accurate interpretation of the word. Quite ...