Two trucks are driving at each other on a collision course. Each driver knows they are on the right path, and neither is willing to deviate because this is their path—they know they are right. This ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Julie is professor focused on workplace culture and talent retention According to a 2024 Harris Poll commissioned by Indeed, 40% ...

A group of local advocates is hosting intimate dinner workshops in Sarasota to break the stigma of political discourse in an effort to bring together people from across the political spectrum. The ...

Civil discourse refers broadly to discussions in which people genuinely try to understand one another, experts said. Some expert tips for engaging in civil discourse include setting clear expectations ...

A large body of research shows that Americans hold overly negative distortions of those across the political spectrum. These misperceptions-often referred to as "Perception Gaps"-make civil discourse ...

Duke is expanding a multi-faceted effort aimed at equipping students to respect differing viewpoints. This new Duke Today series examines the decline in civil discourse and Duke’s efforts to improve ...

I was about 8 years old when my grandma made me aware of how many questions I ask. She even assured me that one day I’d be a lawyer. Assertively, and certainly with the passion I still hold today, I ...

Let’s face it, we are all different, with different thoughts, ideas, beliefs and perceptions. That can make for some challenging conversations, especially when the differences of opinions are strong.

Interfaith organization OneJax will soon begin a new series of community suppers for strangers to get together and discuss topics that impact — and possibly divide — them. The Pledge of Allegiance ...

There’s a push these days to inject political discourse with a heavy dose of civility. Best-selling author and social commentator Roxane Gay calls that a pipedream. She spoke recently to KPBS’s Amita ...

This article was originally published Nov. 27, 2024. After the contentious 2024 election, Thanksgiving could involve both gobbling up delicious food and perhaps squabbling over politics with family ...