Good polls don’t just ask questions. They frame the debate. A strong poll highlights what’s at stake in a topic, makes ...

Senate again rejects competing funding bills from Democrats and Republicans as the shutdown is set to hit the one-week mark.

During these divisive and tumultuous times, it can be hard to communicate productively with others, especially with those ...

A former Amazon employee who taught a business writing course to thousands of fellow employees shares her tips for better ...

Honest questions are asked with an intent of learning, understanding and opening a conversation. Those questions are usually open-ended, brief and to the point. Good questions can build relationships ...

This year’s Common Read selection, “Talking Across the Divide - How to Communicate with People You Disagree with and Maybe ...

In an era of polarization and political violence, what does it mean to protect the freedom to debate, dissent and disagree, ...

Last week, my wife and I hosted a visit from a longtime friend who I met before starting elementary school and have known ...

Professor David Palumbo-Liu responds to Hoover Fellow Larry Diamond's piece about free expression, arguing for ...

We live in times of uncertainty, and now more than ever, there is a great need for civility across all political spectrums throughout our country. Our society faces misinformation, political extremism ...

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