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Beyond Intractability is a web project for those who want to go beyond complaining and actually do something about violence, destructive conflict, failed systems of governance, and injustice.

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Beyond Intractability regularly asks for your suggestions on how to deal with current difficult conflict problems. This week:

	Militia Groups 18 Apr 2012 - 12:10am The possibility that political hostility in the United States could turn violent is a source of concern, especially in light of the Southern Poverty Law Center's recent report on the activities of militias and "patriot" groups. Read More...

Higher Education Access 3 Apr 2012 - 11:01pm Income-based differences in access to higher education constitute a major fault line in U.S. society between those who enjoy and those who feel alienated from higher education and associated expertise. Read More...

	Austerity, Unemployment, and Conflict 27 Mar 2012 - 10:15pm Austerity measures are not just a controversial question of economic policy. They represent a major conflict and social justice problem. What can be done? Read More...

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Keys to Meeting Conflict and Governance Challenges

8 May 2012 - 6:53pm

The intractable conflict problem can easily seem overwhelming and hopeless. However, there are a few principles that, if followed, can make it possible to address the problem in a realistic and hopeful way. Read More...

Humiliation

26 Apr 2012 - 1:29am

Humiliation rivals substantive disputes as a driver of intense, destructive conflict -- the kind motivated primarily by interpersonal hatred that can escalate to the potentially catastrophic point where the parties dehumanize one another. Read More...

Civility

9 Apr 2012 - 9:59pm

As the US elections approach, the lack of civility in our political discourse is becoming ever more disturbing. But what is civility? (It's certainly more than saying, "Excuse me, please, while I stab you in the back.") Read More...

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