Civility In A Pandemic: Learning New Languages
The pandemic has changed the way we move in the world and the way we interact with others on a daily basis.
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Can We Come Together? How Americans Are Trying To Talk Across The Divide
A growing number of organizations are leading Americans in discussions about sensitive political issues. By at least one count, there are more than 200 of these groups nationwide.
Americans Say To Pass The Turkey, Not The Politics, At Thanksgiving This Year
According to a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll, 58 percent of Americans celebrating the holiday dread having to talk politics around the dinner table this holiday, an uptick from one year ago.
Alexa, Are You Safe For My Kids?
Talking to a device that talks back can be entertaining and educational for children. But psychologists say children can develop relationships with these devices that can be different than adults.
What Eye Contact — And Dogs — Can Teach Us About Civility In Politics
Don't look at me! In Minnesota, lawmakers are banned from making eye contact during debate. The idea is it leads to more civility. But does it? And what can animal science teach us about it?
Dear Lawyers: Order In The &*%# Court!
Some attorneys have gotten nasty and others want it to stop. In New York, a group has decided to tackle the decrease in civility through song.