In a mother and son relationship, Jennifer and Mike Lindgren find themselves in a challenging situation when they have opposing viewpoints. Read about how their relationship is going:

The electoral system in the United States needs a redesign, says political reformer Andrew Yang. What do you think?

Albert Einstein's quote reflects his belief that empathy, dialogue, and mutual respect are essential for resolving conflicts and maintaining peace. For Einstein, true peace could only be achieved through understanding and compassion rather than through violence or coercion.

If we are going to bring a spirit of greater cooperation and understanding to our country, it needs to begin with us. We challenge you to have a respectful conversation with someone who has a different political view. Share your experiences with us in the comments below!

Talking about politics is hard. But if we do it face-to-face and with some treat, it could be easier. What’s your favorite treat that makes talking easier?

Utah Governor Spencer Cox and Maryland Governor Wes Moore - who fall on opposite sides of the political spectrum - remind us that politics is important but shouldn’t define us or destroy our relationships. How can we find common ground with people we disagree with?

Judy Woodruff reports that for white Christians, the once-dominant group by far, there’s also been a growing political divide within communities as faith has receded. What do you think about this phenomenon?.

Today, we just took the first step in getting The Question out to film festivals. We submitted to the Austin Film Festival which is highly respected especially for screenwriting. Here we go!

Here are the top five ways to have positive conversations about politics. What do you think? Do you feel like there is something missing from this list? Share your thoughts in the comments. NOTE: This list was generated from ChatGPT

The AP, one of the highest rated news sources for accuracy and being politically neutral, fact checked last nights debate. If you look at many of the points the President and the Former President made, there are issues on both sides. AP News:

This video ( explores the two sides of comedy's influence: its potential to unite and divide us. It examines how humor can break down tension. However, it also discusses how comedy can reinforce stereotypes and deepen existing chasms.

The biggest divide in our politics isn't between Democrats and Republicans, or even left and right, but between those who follow politics closely and those who pay little attention to it. PODCAST:

A diverse audience has embraced Inside Out 2 - a movie illustrating how humans are complex with so many emotions and ideas going on inside our heads. I think the movie shows us to resist judging based on stereotypes and embrace the messy and very human reality. What do you think?

Talking about politics in these divided times is hard. And having constructive conversations is even harder. If you have been having these kinds of conversations, how did it go? Here are some organizations that can help: and

Conservative New York Times columnist David Brooks and liberal Washington Post columnist E.J. Dionne join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the political response to Hunter Biden's conviction.

All of these hopes are possible. We have seen it in action. Do you relate to these hopes? What hopes do you have?. NOTE: This list was generated from ChatGPT, which used a wide range of sources, including articles, studies, social media, posts, and more.

The electoral system in the United States needs a redesign, says political reformer Andrew Yang. He proposes a cost-effective overhaul and advocates for ranked-choice voting, where voters can choose candidates in order of preference regardless of party.

At Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism, there’s a class on covering the complexities of religion and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which is co-taught by a Jewish professor and a Palestinian professor.

It's not easy for a conservative to go on the very liberal Daily Show, but Ken Buck, former congressman from Colorado went and talked to Jon Stewart about Trump's recent trial.

Every week, we find ourselves with a new controversial event in the news and this can lead to further polarization. That's where Ad Fontes comes in. Their goal is to fight media bias and political polarization.