Valerie Polunas

It’s November, which means election chatter, even in an “off year.” Local ballots don’t grab national headlines, but they can still amplify the feeling that we’re miles apart. But, are we really that different? Or are we being nudged into outrage by attention-hungry politics and algorithms? In my experience, people with very different views still find common ground and always a shared humanity. The talks aren’t always easy, but with the right mindset and skills, people can disagree better....

Conflict isn’t a sign something’s wrong. It’s a signal something’s ready to change. Knowing the difference between conflict prevention ...

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, National Park Service Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s philosophy of nonviolence is built on six clear...