Deeply entrenched conflicts are dividing the world – and many people's social circles. The violence in Israel and Gaza is triggering often overheated discussions among friends, family and strangers.
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Humans instinctually forge loyalties to groups to survive. Being aware of these impulses can help us deescalate arguments and find common ground.... Lessons from brain science — and history's ...
Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to U.S. Congress was running for president in 1972 when she had a remarkable interaction with the pro-segregation George Wallace, then governor of ...