No matter where you sit on a political issue, dialogue can clear the smoke of polarization.
A religious leader's view on the great American divide: Conflict and civility on an issue are not mutually exclusive.
Heat and volume does not constitute genuine opposition – the kind that is the bedrock of democracy.
A year of living verbally with a French roommate's insistent 'whys' suggests how polarized Americans could fill their divide with light
The odd couple’s advice: Don’t demonize your opponents or let them demonize you - ignorance of each other stops discourse
Intense anger satisfies a lust for absolute certainty, but it erodes the possibility of political compromise
Toning down opinion boosts understanding - and the welfare of the nation.
Dinners together, humor, rejecting a lot of advice, and a united front against partisan temptation
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