How better commercial, non-profit, and public media operations can combat tribalism and help Americans solve problems-together.
Author: John Halpin, Substack
Voters Aren’t the Problem. It’s Media & Political Institutions
The Wall Street Journal recently ran an excellent bit of descriptive political journalism from Aaron Zitner looking at the evidence around rising partisan polarization and its potential causes-Why Tribalism Took Over Politics. Social science gives us …
A Path to Institutional Pluralism
A renewal of civil society + better internal norms supporting value pluralism + more political competition.
A Path to Civic Pluralism
American life would be much more enjoyable if we all learned to chill out a bit about politics and embrace people’s differences. (Part two in a series)
The Damaged Brands of America’s Two Political Parties
Majorities of voters believe Democrats and Republicans are too extreme on both economic and cultural issues.
The Damaged Brands of America’s Two Political Parties
Majorities of voters believe Democrats and Republicans are too extreme on both economic and cultural issues.
‘National Greatness Liberalism’ Requires End to Culture Wars
A year ahead of Barack Obama’s re-election effort in 2012, The American Prospect magazine published a fascinating special report-Happy Days Are Here Again!-laying out several strong center-left arguments for national renewal through a focus on middle-…
Politics Is Designed To Alienate Most Americans
America’s political discourse is dominated by hard partisans, while most Americans occupy a less certain middle ground.
A Politics Worth Watching
How citizens, the news media, and philanthropists could develop political discourse worthy of sustained public attention.
The Big Tune-Out of 2024
A likely Biden-Trump rematch will lead millions of Americans to check out from politics altogether.