Students of color joining debate teams in their communities to use their voices for change Historically, debate was only practiced academically by the privileged few, leaving many people of color ...

“To disagree, one doesn’t have to be disagreeable.” — Sen. Barry Goldwater, R-Ariz. A few weeks ago when I was speaking at a Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) board meeting, I ...

Public policy professor Stephen Buckley on the media's role in polarization, public conversation It would be incomplete these days to teach about democracy, ideology and the polarization gripping the ...

Public speaking is full of advice. Most of it is repeated endlessly, shared with good intentions—and followed with disappointing results. "Just be yourself." "Don’t be nervous." "Confidence will come ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When I was running professional theatrical organizations, public speaking was a huge part of my job. I would be tasked with delivering ...

Communicating your ideas clearly and presenting them openly in a public forum is an essential component of success across several domains of life. Being a good public speaker can help you advance your ...

ANAHEIM, Calif., March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In a time when public discourse can feel increasingly polarized, Fairmont Preparatory Academy's Debate program is focused on something deeper than wins ...

If you dread public speaking you are not alone. It is a leading social phobia, one that can cause a state of anxiety that reduces otherwise articulate people to nervous incoherence. A strong fear of ...

It’s rare to find a person who enjoys public speaking, and that’s probably because 75% of people are afraid of it. Despite that, public speaking skills are an absolute necessity. Whether it be ...