Andréa A. Michel, PhD

The Oval Office and Linguistic Manipulation Even highly proficient multilingual speakers can experience lags in processing, especially when dealing with a stressful situation. This isn’t about intelligence; it’s about cognitive load.

The worst part of the Oval Office meeting was how calculated it all was. They knew English was not Zelensky’s first language, and they exploited it.

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This is MY Country, Too! Taking ownership of my country can lead to meaningful change—not just for me, but for those who lack a voice and for the nation as a whole. This philosophy echoes the work of our ancestors.

I'm buying an American flag because I refuse to allow the 31% to run it into the ground. Please read my latest article and consider subscribing.

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I'm a fellow Wisconsinite and I'm cheering you on, Ben! You've been great for Wisconsin.

Trump is More Like Saul Than Jesus In many ways, Trump’s rise to power mirrors Saul’s ascent. Both were chosen in part because the people wanted something different.

I'd love for y'all to read my latest article and let me know your thoughts. You can find it here: open.substack.com/pub/andraami...

The Spanish version.

Keep this in mind.

How about this @emilyaarons.bsky.social? Can you see this?

Girl, I could have done something wrong. If you go to @briantylercohen.bsky.social you should be able to see it.

@emilyaarons.bsky.social here is a visual of the seating at the inauguration.

TikTok is one big shit show, distracting us from the fact that the incoming president launched a crypto-meme and made over $25 BILLION a couple of days before his inauguration. Are we ok with this?

Can We Talk About Trauma Now? Trauma can alter how a person relates to themselves, others, and the world.

When devastation strikes—be it a natural disaster, school shooting, or any other act of extreme loss—I can't help but think about the profound and lasting impact trauma will have on those affected. Let’s unpack the long-term effects of trauma.

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I would like to think it's a misstep, but my spidey senses are saying otherwise. On a positive note, keep doing what you're doing, Marc! We need you!

Thank you for this article @sykescharlie.bsky.social

I agree that we need to discuss America's health insurance industry, but I think now is the perfect time to have that discussion. I also agree that we should be more compassionate towards this grieving family and each other.

Hmmm, I like that idea!

As a Wisconsinite, I appreciate and agree with this article. Ben has been great for the state and as much as I'd like to keep him here, perhaps, he'll be a great addition to the national party office. Thanks for this well written article.

‘Enough already’: Austin slams Hegseth’s opposition to women in the military In a speech rife with references to his own combat experience in Iraq, outgoing Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin fired back at discussions of excluding women from combat service.

Are people telling Joni Ernst that she should confirm Pete Hegseth because she confirmed Lloyd Austin? Comparing a qualified Black man to an unqualified Whyte man...these are the same people who are against DEI because they claim hiring isn't based on merit. Really?

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Preach! Also, I've never met a confident man who declared himself an alpha male. As the saying goes, "if you have to tell people who you are, you're problem not that thing." A dog doesn't declare it's a dog because we can see with our eyes.

I was hoping that Biden would pardon his son. Those charges probably would not have been brought forth if he weren't a Biden.

I've been saying this all along!