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We recognize that there are differences of opinion in Franklin County regarding the desirable outcome of the national election on November 3. As Franklin County citizens, we wish to remind

DES MOINES, Iowa — The volunteer group Braver Angels is a national organization aimed at unifying American with different political opinions. The group teaches people how to navigate tough conversations about politics with relatives and friends.

Our candidate is democracy

Braver Angels Alliance is a small group that strives to bridge political differences and learn communication skills for better understanding.

A guidebook for those with parents whose politics are vastly different.

By the time Abraham Lincoln was inaugurated as president on March 4, 1861, seven Southern states had seceded. The American Civil War began a little more than a month later.

As divided as our nation is now, can liberals believe using the slogan “Defund the police!” — which many people interpret as “Get rid of the police” — is a good idea? Can conservatives really feel we’ll be better off if Senate Republicans overpower Democrats to install another Supreme Court justice before the results of the presidential election are known?

Unifying news can reduce the divides that so many Americans desire to to be rid of. This is especially true of unifying news to help bridge our political chasm, which seem most pronounced this election season.

Recent  polling from Braver Angels shows half of Americans do not believe the November elections will be “fair and honest.”

Seven members of the Michigan militia group, Wolverine Watchmen, were arrested on charges of plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and…

Failure not an option for USAThere are reports out there that people are taking yard signs. It is the season of politics in our nation, and the tension is growing.

“Social trust,” writes David Brooks,” is the confidence that other people will do what they ought to do most of the time … and work for the common good.” Why does this matter? He added, “When…

In this season of intense and legitimate partisanship, we are committing ourselves to a higher partnership for the maintenance of our union.

Americans are fearful these days due to COVID-19, economic uncertainty and our tense election season. Shouting by political extremists dramatizes a polarized view of America and threatens to distract us

There’s a growing sense in America that their election isn’t going to end well, regardless of what the voters decide.

With record numbers of Americans expected to vote by mail, and with Donald Trump actively challenging the validity of mail-in

The days after the election could begin a dark time of polarization in the land—unless we act together to make it otherwise.

As divided as our nation is now, can liberals believe using the slogan “Defund the police!” — which many people interpret as “Get rid of the police” — is a good idea? Can conservatives really feel we’ll be better off if Senate Republicans overpower Democrats to install another Supreme Court justice before the results of the presidential election are known?

In this election of strident voices of polarization and hate, it has never been more important to remember that citizen is a mighty high office.

American politics are starkly divided. How can we treat people who hold different political views with less malice and more respect?

A new poll also suggests only about half of Americans believe people will agree on who is the legitimate president following the election.

Two new surveys came out with the findings with the next presidential election less than a month away

A new poll also suggests only about half of Americans believe people will agree on who is the legitimate president following the election.

More than half of voters expect violence in response to the November election results, according to a new poll published Wednesday.

If Trump’s responsible, then …

Political discourse, in too many cases, has turned into hating your neighbor, jettisoning longtime friends, and judging strangers based on personal biases.

Meet the candidates for the Belmar Council in this nonpartisan forum, organized by the League of Women Voters of Southern Monmouth County.

This virtual event will feature these th…

Wednesday October 7, 2020: Meet the candidates for the Belmar Borough Council in a non-partisan forum, 6:30pm, Wednesday, October 7th. Organiz…

Two new surveys came out with the findings with the next presidential election less than a month away

Vote to end ’Divided States of America’

As we draw closer to Election Day, it feels like we have become the “Divided States of America.”

Whether you are a Democrat, a Republican, an …