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Choosing Conversation Over Disconnection

Lori Leander

Published on: 15/04/2026

Discover how courageous citizenship can transform conflict into connection. Learn simple, research-backed ways to navigate political differences, reduce tension, and rebuild meaningful conversations.

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What Civility Is — and What It Is Not

Lori Leander

Published on: 09/03/2026

Civility is often misunderstood as politeness or weakness. Learn what civility truly means, what it is not, and why respectful disagreement and viewpoint diversity are essential for healthy dialogue and a strong democracy.

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