How Calls for Civility Led to the Civil War
Stephen E. Maizlish's new book discusses a time much like our own, when radicals in Congress hurled insults while moderates bemoaned a lack of civility.
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Are Trump's Tweets Self-Defeating?
New research finds incivility decreases politicians' public approval, even in a hyper-partisan environment.
Dispatches: Five Essential Reads From the Past Week
A collection of some of our most important and timely stories, from a profile of Billie Sutton, the former rodeo star running for governor of South Dakota, to a report on the growing trend of girls-only trade classes.
The Lede, Issue #26: Girls-Only Trade Classes, the Rodeo Star Running for Governor of South Dakota, Sacha Baron Cohen's New Show, and More
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Marginalized People Don't Need Lessons in Civility
The rhetoric of civility and civilization continue to serve as cover for barbaric policy.
What's the Purpose of Empathy?
People love to romanticize empathy. But do they ever act on it?
Politicians Shouldn't Be Afraid to Give 'em Hell Once in a While
Harry Truman demonstrated that you could insult your opponents—and the voters—and still win.