Guest opinion: Bill de la Cruz: How to fix a divided planet and a disconnected populace
The divisive nature of our political discourse has trickled down to everyday interactions whereby admitting fault or apologizing is increasingly rare. People double down on their positions, contributing to a societal atmosphere of hostility and dehumanization. In a world that prizes being "right" over being kind, an apology can be a revolutionary act.
Opinion: Jim Mittelman: The coming civil war and how to thwart it: Part II
The portents of civil war are all around us, but the whole story is rarely noticed. The way forward is to rebuild interpersonal trust by working in your neighborhood on local projects and then scale up to other spheres. There is a moral story to tell.
Vance asks voters not to let political stances end lifelong friendships: ‘Not worth it’
During a town hall event on Thursday, Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) struck a tone rarely seen on the 2024 campaign trail when he asked citizens not to let their political beliefs completely affect their relationships. Former President Donald Trump’s running mate began by speaking about the harsh rhetoric used in the lead-up to Election Day, […]