How Wanting to Belong Can Drive Us to Exclude Others
john a. powell considers how the othering of one group can serve as a way to solidify membership in another group.
Why Should We Keep Trying to Talk Across Political Differences?
john a. powell makes the case for trying to bridge our differences even when it’s hard, while acknowledging when we might step away.
When Scientists Admit Mistakes, That Means Science Is Working
Public health experts need to be allowed to admit when they’re wrong—and share with the public what they are learning.
How to Create a Future Where Everyone Belongs
john a. powell discusses how bridging our differences can help us be less afraid of people we see as “other.”
What Happens When We Stop Trying to Win a Difficult Conversation?
Everything changes when you try to understand why people believe what they believe, rather than trying to get them to agree with you.
How Is Trump Affecting Teens’ Views on Racism and Inequality?
Teens who supported President Donald Trump in 2016 became less aware of societal inequalities after the election.
Are Our Shared Anxieties Making Us More Combative in Politics?
Deep concerns about the meaning of life and existence may underlie a wide variety of political beliefs.
Why Do So Many Women Go to Prison After Surviving Domestic Violence?
A new book investigates how the U.S. criminal justice system targets survivors of domestic violence to prosecute them for fighting back.
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