In years past, my go-to word in describing our political condition was “polarization.” I used it endlessly and still do on ...

In the summer, I wrote “Tribalism in Politics” and made some suggestions for overcoming it. My article was motivated by a valedictorian’s speech at a graduation ceremony in Kentucky. Cheers turned to ...

A high school valedictorian recently gave a graduation speech in which he shared an inspirational quote: “Don’t just get involved. Fight for your seat at the table. Better yet, fight for a seat at the ...

In the minutes after an immigration agent shot and killed a driver in Minneapolis on Jan. 7, graphic bystander videos of the incident quickly prompted dueling narratives. One side argued the videos ...

Can we ever return to pre-2016 politics? In this episode, the host dives into the impact of entertainment and tribalism on modern political discourse. Discussing how figures like Trump reshaped the ...

Student activism in Kenyan universities is fading, with fear and tribalism stifling voices. Political scientist Walter Lando ...

That sense of tribalism has been on display ever since. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem quickly called the woman's actions "domestic terrorism." A day later, Democratic Gov. Tim Walz's ...