Introduction Politics can begin with ideas about taxes, immigration, education, healthcare, war, religion, or the role of government. Yet disagreement sometimes becomes something far more personal. A person stops merely supporting a position and begins identifying with a political team. From there, criticism of the party can feel like criticism of the … [Read more...] about Why Politics Divides Us: The Psychology of Political Tribalism
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No Kings Day Debate: Is the U.S. President a Modern King?
Introduction by Ken Burns In 1776, a group of ordinary citizens declared something extraordinary: that there would be no kings in America. They pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor to the idea that sovereignty rests not in a crown, but in the people themselves.Yet, two and a half centuries later, the question echoes still: Who holds … [Read more...] about No Kings Day Debate: Is the U.S. President a Modern King?
Charlie Kirk, Sammy McDonald and Others on Ending Violence
Introduction by Yuval Noah HarariI don’t come to this table to debate ideology. I come as a historian—someone trained to look beyond this month’s headlines and ask: Where are we heading?For thousands of years, humans lived in cycles of war, revenge, and sacred violence. We told ourselves stories that justified suffering, so long as it happened to them. But now, … [Read more...] about Charlie Kirk, Sammy McDonald and Others on Ending Violence