In a debate, we are trying to win an argument. In a dialogue, we are looking to discover new options rather than trying to ...

A large body of research shows that Americans hold overly negative distortions of those across the political spectrum. These misperceptions-often referred to as "Perception Gaps"-make civil discourse ...

In a recent NPR/PBS News/Marist poll, Republicans and Democrats described people in the other political party as "closed-minded" and "dishonest" when talking about politics. That doesn't bode well for ...

It's holiday season, which means roast turkey, sparkling lights, and uncomfortable family arguments about politics. More often than not, these debates become a reason to dread family gatherings, ...

When politics heat up, your nervous system does, too. That knot in your stomach is your body’s alarm, not proof that the relationship is broken. The goal is not to avoid hard topics; it is to keep ...

Napster founder Sean Parker has decided to get involved in politics, so, according to Politico, he's hiring people to guide donations to candidates. Bad idea, Sean. When you're rich, you can let the ...

Mr. Witt is the author of “The Radical Fund: How a Band of Visionaries and a Million Dollars Upended America.” As democracy in the United States spirals into a widening gyre of distrust, demagogy and ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The U.S. is in a new era of political violence — one that feels starker than any since the fraught days of 1968, ...

The idea of "common sense" has been central to American politics since the founding of the United States. Politicians still use the phrase all the time — perhaps none more so than Donald Trump. The ...

Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. New York City billionaire John Catsimatidis has long been immersed in ...

There’s been a lot of mingling of Christianity and politics since Charlie Kirk was murdered. Tucker Carlson opened one of his shows with a straight-up sermon: “This is a religion committed to love ...