The Christian Science Monitor

Quelling anger, finding common ground

Has hostility become a constant? Does party loyalty now equal contempt for the opposing party? Do these attitudes so corrode interparty dialogue that finding consensus and compromise is now nearly impossible?

It might be too easy to trace the hostility back to where we get our news. After all, a significant segment of viewers turn to media outlets that deliver the

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from The Christian Science Monitor

The Christian Science Monitor6 min read
These Memphis Icons Bolster Black Radio – And Their Communities
Communication has always been essential and innovative in African culture, from the creation of papyrus to the decoding prowess of the Rosetta stone. It’s fitting that the home of the blues shares the name of the capital city of ancient Egypt – Memph
The Christian Science Monitor3 min readAmerican Government
Woodrow Wilson Stood On The Wrong Side Of History
The preamble to the Declaration of Independence has been fundamental to American identity, even if the United States hasn’t always fulfilled the promise of Thomas Jefferson’s words. It’s jarring to learn that Woodrow Wilson, the 28th president, dismi
The Christian Science Monitor2 min read
Christmas In China, The People’s Way
Anyone visiting China during Christmas – the world’s most widely celebrated religious holiday – should be prepared to find that the commemoration of Christ’s coming has been imported as a secular, commercialized “festival.” In public displays, Santa

Related Books & Audiobooks