Case Study: Conversations
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5 min readJun 13, 2016
If a story speaks to you on Medium, we want you to talk back. Responses on Medium function like original posts. They have their own unique page and url, and can be recommended and responded to, just like stories. So, responses can be powerful tools to initiating conversations. Here are some great examples:
Vice President Joe Biden and Senator John McCain
Vice President Biden published this piece, reflecting on his friendship with McCain and honoring him for exemplifying civility in politics despite their differences.
Senator John McCain responded, sharing his own remarks about his friendship with Biden and how the Vice President has set an example for everyone in being courteous, respectful and humble.
Senator Tom Cotton and Senator Cory Booker
Senator Tom Cotton published this piece on the Senate’s Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act:
And Senator Cory Booker responded:
Bob Woodruff & Hillary Clinton
Bob Woodruff penned a letter to all the presidential candidates — asking a series of questions on how they plan to care for veterans, and calling on them to inform the public of their positions:
Only one candidate responded, Hillary Clinton, answering all eight of Woodruff’s questions:
Arthur Brooks and Senator John Cornyn
In his first piece on Medium, AEI President Arthur Brooks writes about how his organization tries to foster debate and conversation on the most important issues facing the country:
Senator John Cornyn, who was mentioned in the post, responded, thanking Arthur, and continuing the conversation on criminal justice reform:
Bono & Melinda Gates
The lead singer of U2 and the founder of ONE and (RED) took to Medium to write about the UN’s Global Goals:
Melinda Gates, Co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, responded:
Health Care for 9/11 Heroes
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand calls on Congress to pass legislation making health care for 9/11 first responders permanent:
Several senators — Chuck Schumer, Cory Booker, Tammy Baldwin, Tim Kaine, and Chris Murphy — all responded and echoed her call:
Senator Chuck Schumer:
Senator Cory Booker:
Senator Tammy Baldwin:
Senator Tim Kaine:
Senator Chris Murphy: