How to Depolarize American Politics

David Blankenhorn calls American politics “the last refuge of open animosity.” Somehow, it’s perfectly acceptable to say you hate people in the other political party.  Blankenhorn has analyzed the sloppy mental habits that lead to polarization and presents a few de-polarizing habits we should all cultivate.

Will you support The World with a monthly donation?

Every day, reporters and producers at The World are hard at work bringing you human-centered news from across the globe. But we can’t do it without you. We need your support to ensure we can continue this work for another year.

Make a gift today, and you’ll help us unlock a matching gift of $67,000!