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- An extensive and thoughtful analysis of the causes, effects, and possible remedies for the deep distrust that permeates and is undermining US society. #mbi_context -- Collapsing Levels of Trust Are Devastating America -- Oct 24
- An extensive and thoughtful analysis of the causes, effects, and possible remedies for the deep distrust that permeates and is undermining US society. #mbi_context -- Collapsing Levels of Trust Are Devastating America -- Oct 24
- For a time when everyone seems focused on all the things that are wrong with America, a plea for celebrating and strengthening the good things. #mbi_context -- Don’t Give Up on America -- Oct 24
- A critique of the 1619 Chronicles and an argument that, by overstating their case, they may have undermined, rather than advanced, their objectives. #mbi_context -- The 1619 Chronicles -- Oct 23
- Featuring an hour-long documentary, two-volume anthology, shorter videos and teaching/learning resources. #mbi_colleague -- Acting Together on the World Stage -- Oct 23
- A global look at the complex and changing role of religion in national culture – a big source of conflict. #mbi_context -- The Global Decline of Religion -- Oct 23
- One example of the enormous impact that our media ecosystem is having on people's political views. #mbi_context -- Talk Radio Is Turning Millions of Americans Into Conservatives -- Oct 22
- For those wanting a more in depth understanding of its origins, a primer on the changing meaning, and political significance of the word "woke." #mbi_context -- What does it mean to be “woke”? -- Oct 22
- Beyond simplistic stereotypes – an impressive compilation of available information on Minneapolis' George Floyd protests (including lots of videos). #mbi_context -- Reconstructing seven days of protests in Minneapolis after George Floyd’s death -- Oct 21
- Something hopeful to think about -- what normal politics would look like in a post-trump era. #mbi_context -- Beyond Trump: Six things that could signal a return to political normalcy -- Oct 21
- An organization that explores what needs to happen after a conflict to allow people to learn to live together again and restore their civil society. #mbi_colleague -- The Aftermath Project -- Oct 21
- Unfortunately, there are people who would like to start a civil war. We need to be ready to respond in ways that will prevent their efforts from succeeding. #mbi_context -- FBI charges six who it says plotted to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, as seven more who wanted to ignite civil war face state charge -- Oct 20
- A refreshing alternative, instead of demonizing those who oppose COVID safety measures, think about how they might be more persuasively approached. #mbi_colleague -- We’re public health experts. We need to do a better job of talking to conservatives. -- Oct 20
- A look at what happens when the quest for the political power needed to advance one's moral objectives corrupts those beliefs. #mbi_context -- I’m a pro-life evangelical. In supporting Trump, my movement sold its soul. -- Oct 19
- For a time when the left condemns grassroots Republicans for not questioning their party's embrace fascist tendencies, a look at fascism on the left. #mbi_context -- Left Fascism -- Oct 19
- An examination of how President Trump's provocative rhetoric is pushing the left toward ever more extreme and politically hard to defend positions. #mbi_context -- How Trump is radicalizing the left -- Oct 18
- An important analysis of Facebook interactions that reveals a dramatic increase in the influence of deceptive news sources. #mbi_context -- New Study by Digital New Deal Finds Engagement with Deceptive Outlets Higher on Facebook Today Than Run-up to 2016 Election -- Oct 18
- Thought provoking reflections on the role of individualism in US culture and the way in which this is being altered by social media. -- Death of Individualism -- Oct 15
- Amid widespread social alienation and the breakdown of so many US institutions, a plea to refocus on rebuilding those institutions. #mbi_context -- A call to restore America’s institutions, and to let them restore us -- Oct 15
- A cautionary look at where the election stands at the moment and the challenges associated with holding together a diverse coalition. #mbi_colleague -- Biden Is Not Out of the Woods -- Oct 14
- A profile of somebody whose job it is to hunt down and correct misleading information on social networks. We need more of this! #mbi_context -- She Hunts Viral Rumors About Real Viruses -- Oct 14
- For a world in which we have increasingly demonized our political opponents, a persuasive and eloquent argument for empathy. #mbi_context -- Dan Rather On Why America Needs More Empathy -- Oct 08
- Solid advice on how we could much more constructively engage the complex issues swirling around the "cancel culture" debate. #mbi_context -- “Cancel Culture” Letter: 7 Tips from the Debate -- Oct 08
- An academic look at some of the legal challenges facing those trying to promote the more equitable and proportionate treatment of various social groups #mbi_context -- Is there a legal right to free choice of ethno-racial identity?: Legal and political difficulties in defining minority communities and membe -- Oct 08
- An academic look at some of the legal challenges facing those trying to promote the more equitable and proportionate treatment of various social groups #mbi_context -- Is there a legal right to free choice of ethno-racial identity?: Legal and political difficulties in defining minority communities and membe -- Oct 08
