Stand Up, Speak Out A Conversation With Monica McWilliams
A conversation with Monica McWilliams: peace activist, human rights defender, former politician, and author of the new memoir Stand Up,…
Theme: Democracy
A Toolkit for Polarization
This is a presentation by Ebrahim Rasool, Former South African Ambassador to the United States, on the history of polarization…
Polarization and the Media
This is a presentation by Amanda Ripley, an investigative journalist, on the relationship between polarization and the media.
Renewing American Democracy: Navigating A Changing Nation
This report analyzes America’s current social divides through the lens of social science to understand how threats–both real and perceived–shape…
Understanding the Psychology That Drives Us Apart
This report examines new insights from brain and behavioral science that explain how polarization is fueled by Americans’ misperceptions about…
How Can We Strengthen Our Democracy? We Need To Dig Deeper.
How can we strengthen our #democracy? We need to dig deeper. Brain and Behavioral Science can help us do that.
Contested Histories: Memory and Repair – A View From Abroad
A panel discussion about navigating contested histories surrounding monuments, memorials, and place names.
The Reunited States of America: New Documentary Seeks to Bridge Political Divide
This piece examines The Reunited States documentary directed by Ben Rekhi. It argues that the documentary goes beyond portraying divisions…
The two step recipe for positive change: humility and active listening
This series explores the changing trends in the conflict resolution field over the past 30 years. In conversation with practitioners…
Why White Supremacists and Christian Nationalists Tried to Subvert American Democracy
This piece examines the attack to the Capitol in Washington and argues that the event is not merely the result…