What explains the rioters at the Capitol? Mob mentality plays a role, but there’s another key factor: orders from a charismatic leader, as I describe in my latest piece for ⁦@usatodayopinion⁩.

Here’s my hot take: Tatiana Schlossberg is a better writer and person than Olivia Nuzzi.

The stock market is down but at least everything is more expensive and services are getting shittier. On the other hand we have more measles. To be fair, they are finally delivering the reductions in FAA and National Parks staff that people have been demanding.

TSA precheck line isn’t moving - regular line is much faster at Atlanta airport

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Biden should pardon Hunter for every single thing Hunter has ever done - before January 20.

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Commentary: Calling all good people – If only good people in Mississippi would stand up and speak out. Their silence paralyzes us.:

The Most Important Advice All College Students Need - from a psychology professor and mom of three kids who’ve been there; ⁦@AmherstCollege⁩

3 Proven Ways to Curb Election Anxiety

Most who want Biden to stay are acting out of a good-faith belief that he's our best chance to win. Most who want him to step aside are acting out of a good-faith belief that he isn't. It's imperative we recognize that, & have this conversation in a way that doesn't destroy us.

Waiting more than 5 hours for a flight to take off … with a gate agent who will give no information about if/when we might leave, no food or drink offered to passengers, and the longest line I’ve ever seen for customer service. @AmericanAir @DFWAirport

Those Perfect Lives are Never as They Seem

Social norms are shifting, but we have more work to do to curb problematic behavior on campuses. Catherine Sanderson, Poler Family professor of psychology at @AmherstCollege, looks into ways to do so. https://t.co/plgrYWpu8L

Seems like a good day to repost this piece: Here's why some people are willing to challenge bullying, corruption and bad behavior, even at personal risk https://t.co/E2YllkHdva via @ConversationUS

Thirty years ago today I was married in Atlanta (Fulton County, to be exact). And I’m so excited to learn that the traditional 30th anniversary gift is an indictment.

As a mom of three, this piece was particularly meaningful to write. And I hope it makes a difference. @Harvard_Press @AmherstCollege

Podcast #344 with Dr. Catherine Sanderson (@SandersonSpeaks) now up at: https://t.co/VvJTj5eJbA incl talking about her career, incorporating reality TV into her teachings, what contestants on dating shows go through, and much, much more.

Thoroughly enjoying @SandersonSpeaks book ‘The Bystander Effect: Psychology of Courage and How to be Brave’. It’s an excellent book that explains our behaviour in groups vis-a-vis alone, the reasons behind and how to fix it. Highly recommend.

There are 30 million Texans who deserve a better Senator than Ted Cruz. I have won tough races before. We are going to win this.