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MPR News host Angela Davis explored two topics related to the COVID-19 pandemic: the long-term mental health effects on patients in ICU and how to settle family disputes over social distancing.

In the aftermath of George Floyd’s death, like many Americansl, I took a deeper look at the racism that plagues our country.

Songwriters from across the country and the political spectrum have submitted songs of hope, hurt, and healing to the competition.

In today’s episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discussed everything from the medical issues surrounding wearing masks to coalition building…

We launched Tennessee Voices on March 24 as a series of 20-minute video conversations with leaders, thinkers and creators.

The story of the recent murder of a handcuffed citizen (George Floyd) at the hands of police officers whose charter is “to serve and protect” has been reverberating in the

American politics is competitive, thrilling and can at times be infuriating but one group believes it doesn’t have to be divisive. Steve Saltwick with the Central Texas Chapter of Braver Angels talks about what they want to change to bring people back together.

Here are some researched-based tips from experts on having meaningful conversations about difficult topics.

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 […]