A discussion on how political messages can shape social behavior and election patterns. Why do certain political messages resonate more than others? What is the language that drives social behavior ...

I don’t want to end our long friendship, but I also don’t want to argue politics with her when we see each other.

We avoid certain relatives. We change the subject when politics comes up at work. We scroll past posts from friends we’ve known for decades rather than risk a conversation that might cost us the ...

In today’s polarized climate, political talk seems to pop up everywhere—even at work. But while some conversations can create connection, political discussions in professional settings can carry ...

The principle of intellectual charity is fundamental to constructive political conversations. This principle states that, in any discussion, we should accept the best version of an opponent’s ideas, ...

A woman seeks a way to preserve a decades-long friendship after her friend ignores their agreement to avoid political ...

*CNN is reportedly developing a new streaming talk show for primetime anchor Abby Phillip that would move beyond politics and into more personality-driven conversations. According to a report from ...

You probably don’t need poll numbers to convince you that Americans are increasingly hesitant to have conversations about politics. But there are plenty of surveys out there that confirm your belief.

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