by jpitney | Nov 17, 2019 | California Politics, Civility, Uncategorized
In Sacramento, KCRA reports: In this time of deepening political divisions, people on opposite ends of the political spectrum are not only disagreeing, but outwardly and aggressively sparring. Many northern California voters say they have had enough. But civility is...
by jpitney | Nov 14, 2019 | Civility, Polarization, Public Opinion, Uncategorized
Katie Moritz at Rewire: “We have all backed into our political corners and filter every conversation though the bubble of our own political views,” said Andrew Selepak, a media professor and director of the graduate program in social media at the University of...
by jpitney | Nov 5, 2019 | Civility, Congress, House of Representatives, Uncategorized
Brian Alexander at LegBranch; In a forthcoming book on congressional norms I am writing, I argue that, despite what we may think about congressional dysfunction and partisan bickering, the norm of courtesy is surprisingly alive and relatively well in the modern...
by jpitney | Nov 4, 2019 | Civility, Deliberation, Uncategorized
At The New York Times, Nellie Bowles reports on efforts to promote civil discussion. [A] nonprofit called Better Angel s.. is putting on half a dozen events around the country every week through the election. Its work is part of a boomlet in efforts to break partisan...
by jpitney | Nov 2, 2019 | Civility, Congress, Uncategorized
Aubrey Neal and Dean Peterson at R Street: Just as all Americans are more collaborative if they participate in team retreats or other outside-of-work functions, past Congresses have fostered partnerships and productivity by encouraging members to get to know one...
by jpitney | Nov 1, 2019 | Civility, Deliberation, Uncategorized
Dennis Sadowski at the Catholic News Service: Rancor in politics, especially these days, may be the norm, but a nationwide effort is underway to remind people that civility in political discussions is a virtue. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is introducing...
