@johncorvino

Philosopher, LGBT-rights advocate, public speaker. Native New Yorker and current proud Detroiter. Infrequent tweeter.

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Joined October 2010
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An essay I wrote for @people about a rare medical condition I've been suffering from. people.com/public-speaker-so…

I Traveled the World as a Public Speaker. Soon I May Be Unable to Talk (Exclusive)

John Corvino shares what it's like to live with an ultra-rare progressive brain disease that impacts speech.

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APA member @JohnCorvino: “What debating gay marriage opponents taught me about the limits of free speech” freep.com/story/opinion/cont…

What debating gay marriage opponents taught me about the limits of free speech | Opinion

And what those lessons can teach us about mending the country's partisan divide.

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What debating gay marriage opponents taught me about the limits of free speech | Opinion

And what those lessons can teach us about mending the country's partisan divide.

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Here's the sort of stuff I've been working on lately: theconversation.com/in-the-b…

In the ‘big tent’ of free speech, can you be too open-minded?

Intellectual humility doesn’t mean anyone can change your mind, a philosopher writes – but it might mean learning from the ‘other side’ in surprising ways.

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TOMORROW April 18 @ 5pm Playwright Michael R. Jackson – winner of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award – to speak at Arthur L. Johnson Urban Perspectives Series. Jackson will be interviewed by John Corvino @johncorvino RSVP ⬇️ rsvp.wayne.edu/aljup-jackson…
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Please join me in supporting the Irvin D. Reid Honors College on Giving Day 2023! #GiveGreenBeGold givecampus.com/phgt5i

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SAVE THE DATE April 18 @ 5pm Playwright Michael R. Jackson – winner of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award – to speak at Arthur L. Johnson Urban Perspectives Series. Jackson will be interviewed by John Corvino @johncorvino RSVP ⬇️ rsvp.wayne.edu/aljup-jackson…
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Join me in supporting the Irvin D. Reid Honors College on Giving Day 2023! #GiveGreenBeGold givecampus.com/phgt5i

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Very proud of the amazing staff at @honorsatwayne . today.wayne.edu/news/2022/07…

Honors College’s comprehensive approach doubles National Merit Scholarship recipients

A typical conversation Ali Salamey, academic services officer in the Irvin D. Reid Honors College, has with parents of prospective students goes something like this: Their child was admitted to...

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This video from @johncorvino is one of my favorite things this academic year. I most like the suggestion that, in response to "tribalism," we seek to be part of a "tribe" that really values informed, fair and balanced, but critical thinking. youtu.be/wKPsI8XuU1o?t=678
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Excited to get together with my brilliant colleague @DeeganKrause tomorrow to talk about political polarization. All welcome.
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One hour til showtime! today.wayne.edu/news/2022/04… #GiveGreenBeGold

Honors College hosts 'ZTF3: Honors Unmasked' — Third annual 'Zoom to the Finish' event benefitting...

Wayne State University’s Irvin D. Reid Honors College is celebrating its students, faculty, staff and alumni at ZTF3: Honors Unmasked, a special online event on Giving Day Thursday, April 7, at 6...

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One hour til showtime!!! today.wayne.edu/news/2022/04…

Honors College hosts 'ZTF3: Honors Unmasked' — Third annual 'Zoom to the Finish' event benefitting...

Wayne State University’s Irvin D. Reid Honors College is celebrating its students, faculty, staff and alumni at ZTF3: Honors Unmasked, a special online event on Giving Day Thursday, April 7, at 6...

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Friends, I'd love it if you would tune in for this tomorrow to support our students. today.wayne.edu/news/2022/04…

Honors College hosts 'ZTF3: Honors Unmasked' — Third annual 'Zoom to the Finish' event benefitting...

Wayne State University’s Irvin D. Reid Honors College is celebrating its students, faculty, staff and alumni at ZTF3: Honors Unmasked, a special online event on Giving Day Thursday, April 7, at 6...

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My university is looking to fill an important endowed chair. Academic friends: Please share with relevant people in your networks. wittkieffer.com/position/230…
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The @honorsatwayne College established the Finish Line Fund, which provides financial support to outstanding seniors selected for academic achievement and financial need. Support students by making a gift to the Finish Line Fund. Visit giving.wayne.edu/donate/hono…. #WSUAnnualGiving
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I have the great joy of working at @honorsatwayne with the amazing Kevin Piotrowski, collector extraordinaire. today.wayne.edu/news/2022/01…

Five Minutes With … Kevin Piotrowski, special assistant to Honors College dean and collector...

For Kevin Piotrowski, curation runs in the family. “My father was a collector of things. He did model railroading for a while, so he was collecting all that train stuff. He would also collect thing...

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With @WayneStateCLAS dean @SteffiHartwell at WSU commencement. Congratulations @honorsatwayne grads and all our grads!
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Philosophy professor and @HonorsAtWayne Dean @JohnCorvino shares on the importance of crafting strong and effective ideological arguments that nevertheless encourage civility and humanity even in disagreement Listen: 🎧 j.mp/3o39Gfg
Honors College Dean John Corvino explains how to build a better argument without sacrificing civility

ALT Honors College Dean John Corvino explains how to build a better argument without sacrificing civility

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I couldn't be more delighted to see my late friend Frank Kameny pictured in today's Google doodle. Here's a piece I wrote ten years ago, shortly after his death. #gayisgood pridesource.com/article/4980…
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