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What MAGA Behavior Reveals: Insights from a Retired Behaviorist

Why political arguments with Trump supporters aren’t really about politics.

Jun 16

man talking to a brick wall

Jun 16

Built on Hate, Sustained by Fear

How the Trump Presidency Has Weaponized Emotion to Erode Democracy

Jun 28

Two red keys on a keyboard; one says “fear” and the other says “hate.

Jun 28

These Days Feel Heavy. Here’s How I’m Coping.

Five small steps I’m taking to stay healthy, focused, and hopeful

Jun 23

the words “choose hope” written in handwriting font

Jun 23

True Democracy isn’t Sexy…

…and that’s why MAGA is addicted to ‘adrenaline politics’

Jun 19

Dripping pink paint blotch with the words “Not So Sexy” in white letters.

Jun 19

What the “Jones Generation” taught me about identity labels

This morning (as I do most mornings lately), I went to Threads to see if we’d entered into WWIII. Gratefully, the answer is “no”; however…

Jun 18

What the “Jones Generation” taught me about identity labels

Jun 18

MAGA Civil Discourse Guide

(by Sarah Zink — retired behaviorist)

Jun 16

MAGA Civil Discourse Guide

Jun 16

Purity Politics Won’t Save Democracy (but strategy might)

Lately, I’ve had some heated conversations with liberals and democrats about ‘purity policing’ in politics. The most recent discourse comes…

Jun 6

Wooden signpost with ethics, honest and integrity directional arrows. Copyright: PX_Media | Dreamstime.com

Jun 6

Purity Culture on the Left: Why Do We Punish the Progress We Ask For?

NOTE: This piece emerged from a lengthy dialogue with ChatGPT. I’ve added additional thoughts and reworked the language in my own voice. My…

Jun 5

Photo of black and tan birds on mulitple wires shunning a central red bird. Creator: wildpixel Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Jun 5

The Logic of Liking Zombies

What’s up with THAT?

May 31

image of 5 zombie movie covers with the title, “World Zombie Day”

May 31

What are you Choosing?

To be clear, life sucks sometimes. Hard times are hard. Grief is always present.

Jan 10, 2024

Colorful image with the words, “Choose Joy”

Jan 10, 2024

Sarah Zink

Sarah Zink

Renaissance woman. Powerful, not willful. Not a fan of ppl in general. Master quilter, classic jazz singer, author & angel card reader.

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