How Do Americans Really Feel About Political Violence?
A new study explores Democratic and Republican attitudes toward violence against their political opponents.
Your Happiness Calendar for September 2024
This month, look for reasons to be hopeful.
How to Let In New Perspectives (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
With the U.S. election swiftly approaching, the political divide can feel overwhelming. But what happens when we recognize the limits of our…
Why Is Democracy Worth Defending?
Here is the research-based case for majority rule and minority protections.
Americans Still Have Hope for Democracy, Despite Everything
Americans remain hopeful about democracy despite fears of its demise—and are acting on that hope.
How to Help Students Think in Morally Complex Ways
Educators can help young people develop the emotional and cognitive skills to address difficult moral conflicts.
How Do We Turn Down the Heat in U.S. Politics?
Research suggests that balancing perspectives and seeking pragmatic solutions helps people stay respectful and engaged on an issue.
Three Steps to Finding Agreement on America’s Toughest Problems
Our work suggests that collaborative problem solving is possible among people who strongly disagree with each other on important issues.
Your Happiness Calendar for September 2024
This month, look for reasons to be hopeful.
Four Steps to Help People Feel Listened To
This conversation style makes you more reasonable and persuasive in a disagreement.
How to Help Students Think in Morally Complex Ways
Educators can help young people develop the emotional and cognitive skills to address difficult moral conflicts.
Why Age Diversity Is a Strength at Work
Different generations don't have to clash at work. When we connect and collaborate, age-diverse work teams can actually have big advantages.
How to Let In New Perspectives (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
With the U.S. election swiftly approaching, the political divide can feel overwhelming. But what happens when we recognize the limits of our…
Why Is Democracy Worth Defending?
Here is the research-based case for majority rule and minority protections.
How Toxic Language Leads to Political Violence
Research suggests American leaders must take renewed responsibility for their rhetoric.
The Best Greater Good Articles of 2023
We round up the most-read and highly rated Greater Good articles from the past year.