In the midst of the energy crisis, Jimmy Carter communicated the importance of national sacrifice in what is now commonly known as the "malaise speech." The address has since been highlighted as the point at which the president lost control. Kevin Mattson argues that the speech was inappropriately characterized and that Carter's points about civic obligation and humility are still very applicable today.
Meanwhile, Sarah Posner offers some real talk about "common ground" (surprise! it's not common) and "abortion reduction" (it's obfuscating rhetoric).
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