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Forget the warm fuzzies of finding common ground – to beat polarization, try changing your expectations
Forget the warm fuzzies of finding common ground – to beat polarization, try changing your expectations Changing expectations and seeking common ground may not be enough to beat polarization, as Coloradans’ bipartisan rejection of home rule suggests that both sides recoiled at the expensive and rushed nature of the election. Polarization can be a feature, […]
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The paradox of pluralism: How college shapes students’ views of other religions
The paradox of pluralism: How college shapes students’ views of other religions Students at elite universities tend to express strong support for religious pluralism on surveys, but their attitudes don’t deepen during college. Contrary to expectations, students at less selective colleges develop stronger attitudes about religious pluralism and participate in more interfaith activities by the […]
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Germany’s young Jewish and Muslim writers are speaking for themselves – exploring immigrant identity beyond stereotypes
Germany’s young Jewish and Muslim writers are speaking for themselves – exploring immigrant identity beyond stereotypes Germany’s young Jewish and Muslim writers are speaking out against stereotypes and exploring their immigrant identities through literature. The consequences of recent conflicts, including Hamas’ attack on Gaza and Israel’s war in Gaza, have led to a growing debate […]
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Conflicted, disillusioned, disengaged: The unsettled center of Jewish student opinion after Oct. 7
Conflicted, disillusioned, disengaged: The unsettled center of Jewish student opinion after Oct. 7 A recent study on Jewish undergraduate attitudes found that many students are conflicted, disillusioned, disengaged, and uncertain about their views on the Israel-Hamas war and its impact on American campuses. The study identified six categories of Jewish student opinions: “Affirmed” (strongly supportive […]
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What Peru’s Virgen de la Puerta represents about unity and inclusion
What Peru’s Virgen de la Puerta represents about unity and inclusion La Virgen de la Puerta, an image of Mary venerated in Peru for over 300 years, represents unity and inclusion among people from different backgrounds, including Catholics, non-Catholics, LGBTQ+ individuals, and marginalized communities. The shrine church of La Virgen de la Puerta is located […]
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Leaders can promote gender equity without deepening polarization − here’s how
Leaders can promote gender equity without deepening polarization − here’s how Leaders can promote gender equity without deepening polarization by framing conversations around metrics that show how inclusion drives outcomes, rather than zero-sum thinking. The perception of gender equity efforts varies widely among men and women, highlighting the importance of involving men in the conversation […]
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Avoiding your neighbor because of how they voted? Democracy needs you to talk to them instead
Avoiding your neighbor because of how they voted? Democracy needs you to talk to them instead As Americans' social worlds grow further apart, stereotypes intensify – driving an even deeper wedge between red and blue America. wildpixel/iStock via Getty Images Plus Are you angry about politics right now? Seething? You’re not alone. According to the […]
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