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The Real Reason Cancel Culture Is So Contentious

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An intriguing new explanation of why the "cancel culture" wars are so divisive -- neither side is being clear about exactly what they want (leaving their others to assume the worst).

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Francis Fukuyama: Still the End of History

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A compelling observation that the alternatives to liberal democracy are still much, much worse. We just have to figure out how to make democracy live up to its ideals.

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The Rising Tide of Global Sadness

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An overview of several major new studies that reveal a little recognized and largely unaddressed catastrophe--- stunning declines in the mysterious factors that make us happy.

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Beyond Catastrophe: A New Climate Reality Is Coming Into View

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Hopeful news that, despite many, many problems, our efforts to combat climate change are having an impact and the future is starting to look a bit brighter. Keep working, things aren't hopeless.

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The Progressive Case Against Race-Based Affirmative Action

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An example of the advantages of questioning prevailing orthodoxies and looking for better ways of pursuing the things that we really care about.

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The Democrats’ Climate Problem

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A detailed account of one case in which conflict dynamics have pushed problem-solving efforts toward extremes---extremes which undermine efforts to deal with the problem.

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Sure, Twitter and Facebook have deepened polarization — just not in the way you think

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Provocative new insights into the ways in which the Internet and social media contribute to hyper-polarization (and another reason to question our simple explanations of complex realities).

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Toxic Polarization: What's the Left Got to Do With It?

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An AFP panel looking at how the Left contributes to toxic polarization with Erica Etelson, author of Beyond Contempt with Debilyn Molineaux from the Bridge Alliance, and Steve House with Braver Angels.

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Civic Health Projects -- Short, simple interventions can reduce partisan animosity (yay)! So, what comes next?

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Ninety ideas for correcting inaccurate stereotypes, appealing to common identities, role modeling, strengthening political leadership, highlighting the threat, modifying social media, etc.

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