What happens when a liberal and a conservative decide to jump into an old Volvo and drive across the country? Jordan Blashek and Christopher Haugh share the story of their friendship, their travels, and how their journey changed their understanding of America and each other. Their new book is entitled Union: A Democrat, A Republican, and a Search for Common Ground.

It does not take much to scare people away from having these tough debates: John Wood Jr.
Braver Angels national ambassador John Wood Jr. explains how he worked to bridge the political gap over gun rights in the aftermath of the …