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SHERIDAN — A recent survey from the University of Wyoming indicates about one-quarter of state residents believe the worst of the pandemic crisis has passed in the U.S., while nearly

After the Election in November, half of the country will be happy and the other half will not. This statement was made by my liberal friend, Karen Cotter. I’m conservative. Does anything jump out at you? Maybe that as a conservative, I have a liberal friend? Or maybe as a liberal, Karen has a conservative friend? The point here is that we ARE friends. And we got that way

An important announcement: Many of you are familiar with our friends at Better Angels.

LAKE COUNTY — Active listening, I statements, acknowledgement … the basics of healthy communication can save marriages, and maybe even bridge…

GEORGETOWN — A group of local Democrats and Republicans committed to finding ways to more peacefully coexist are planning to meet for a half day of structured conversation later this

GEORGETOWN — A group of local Democrats and Republicans committed to finding ways to more peacefully coexist are planning to meet for a half day of structured conversation later this

Let’s see out new perspectives and work to reconnect with one another and repair our relationships.

Robert Anderson Anger and polarization in America today are not normal and not healthy. Their causes, why they’re bad and how to depolarize are the subjects

Robert Anderson Anger and polarization in America today are not normal and not healthy. Their causes, why they’re bad and how to depolarize are the subjects

Is there a way to bring the parties back together as in a time when there was more bipartisan effort? Bill Priestley asks our experts how they would close the Great American Divide.

What is the essence of American identity? Of all the problems that threaten the American project, be they related to national security, climate change, or the national debt, the question what it means

Talking about politics can be a stressful occasion for many people. When discussing politics, people find themselves trapped between wanting to voice their opinions and keeping their opinions to themselves to avoid discourse. Better Angels Iowa spoke at Simpson College about the benefits of coming together for civil discussion.  Better Angels strive to make these…

Letters to the editor appearing in the Carroll County Times on Feb. 19, 2020.

A call to join March For Life, oppose two billsHundreds of Carroll County residents will join thousands in the 41st Maryland March For Life in Annapolis, Monday, Feb. 24. We assemble at St. Mary’s Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester St. The Youth Rally begins at 4:40 p.m., a Mass and non-denominational worship service at 5:15 […]

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — On Saturday, the non-profit group Better Angels hosted one of a series of workshops focused on depolarizing our local political climate at the Nordlof Center . The group’s goal is to help people with opposing political views find common ground. Chuck Stone, the Illinois Coordinator of the non-profit, says we are […]

Can Democrats and Republicans actually get along?

A Village of Poinciana resident describes a healthy way to address our political divisions.

Check out the latest events and happenings in Sheridan County.

In these times the National Union of Friendly Americans (NUFA) is constantly striving to be friendly, courteous and helpful, even in the face of adversity.“Kill them with kindness” is …

Better Angels group helps political parties work together. A workshop is planned for Feb. 10 in Duluth.

Monroe County United is tackling political polarization in 2020 by organizing workshops with Better Angels, a group that promotes understanding of the other side.Each of the Better Angels Red/Blue Workshops will take place on the weekend and include seven conservatives and seven liberals/progressives. Trained moderators will help participants “understand our experiences, beliefs and differences, while being cognizant of and willing to explore any and all points of common ground,”