Category Archives: Commentary Writing

Great work from my commentary and blogging students

Posted on April 24, 2020 by Ralph Hanson

It’s been a rough time during the second part of this semester for my blogging and commentary students, with all of their classes going online/remote.  Some of them are graduating into an uncertain world; all of them are dealing with … Continue reading →

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Check out my JMC 406 student bloggers

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Ralph Hanson

This spring I’m teaching my commentary and blogging class, and as always, I like to share links to my students’ work here. They will be writing and commenting on a wide range of issues over the course of the semester. … Continue reading →

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Is a Wedding Cake Free Speech? Or Is That Even The Question?

Posted on December 6, 2017 by Ralph Hanson

Update: Here’s how the court ruled. On Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017 the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the case of Masterpiece Cakeshop, Ltd. v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission. In 2012, back when marriage equality was yet to be … Continue reading →

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