Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
Tag: Culture
01/11/2021
Calling In, Calling Out, and Where to Draw the Line
A conversation with Loretta Ross, an author, academic, and radical Black feminist who currently teaches courses on human rights and white supremacy at Smith College.
12/18/2020
PeaceCon 2020 Middle East Regional MEL Session
A discussion on the role new media and digital communication technologies play in polarization and conflict. With TPN Member Faisal Saeed Al Mutar
12/17/2020
Why Are Americans So Distrustful of Each Other?
The U.S. is the only established democracy where the level of social trust is falling instead of rising. Our political leaders can help turn the tide.
12/16/2020
On Patriotic Empathy
11/30/2020
How to Communicate With the Future
These feel like historic times… so how can we share our wisdom and experiences with future generations?
11/19/2020
What if Instead of Calling People Out, We Called Them In?
Prof. Loretta J. Ross is combating cancel culture with a popular class at Smith College.
11/16/2020
Unreceived Wisdom: Translating our Way to an Arab Enlightenment
A discussion spanning the past, present, and future of enlightenment in the Arab World
11/10/2020
The Radical Idea of Free Speech
Robert Wright talks with Greg Lukianoff, coauthor of The Coddling of the American Mind, about free speech, tribalism on social media, mindfulness, and more.
11/09/2020
Robert Talisse: Healing the Divided States of America
11/08/2020
Baratunde Thurston on the Potential of Our Civic Power
The author, comedian, and Emmy-nominated host is fascinated by how we can use our civic potential to form our shared future.
10/29/2020
Democracy Unchained: Rebuilding Civic Culture
The 2020 election can be seen as one of the contentious and controversial presidential elections in American history since 1876—maybe ever. There are threats of violence and the President has not committed to a peaceful transfer of power; however, regardless of the election outcome, America has the urgent task of rejuvenating democracy and has the task of educating and empowering each citizen, regardless of political party, to support the creation of a more competent, fair, and transparent democracy.
10/26/2020