The Respect Project: Bridging the conflicts that divide us.

Bridging the conflicts that divide us.

In these stories, we examine how respect is operating in politics, in race, in gender, in religion, and in education.

When a Twitter war gets ... respectful?
Conor Friedersdorf and Issac Bailey are on opposite ends of the political spectrum. They clash on Twitter. We brought them together to talk.
What to read when you disagree: Books about respect
Communicating respect for others’ humanity, even when you oppose their politics or their religious beliefs, is not easy. These books can help.
Is any conflict unsolvable? This author doesn’t think so.
In her book “High Conflict,” Amanda Ripley explores how forces that stoke conflict cast our adversaries as less than human. But there is a way out.
Racism in schools, and a battle for respect
Black mothers in Toronto realized the racism they saw in schools went beyond individual cases. They banded together to challenge the status quo.
FocusBetween religious and LGBTQ rights, what does fairness look like?
The clash between religious and LGBTQ rights is among the most acrimonious in U.S. politics. But one group is trying to find space for mutual respect.
‘Blind date’ for political rivals? TV show is breaking down barriers.
“Political Blind Date,” a Canadian show that promotes respectful conversation between politicians of opposing views, has proved highly popular.
[special project]Respect: Is it the glue a polarized nation needs?
Respect is a core civic value to American democracy, but it can also be used as a tool of repression. How can it knit together a fractured nation?

A master class in building respect across deep divides

Explore what it takes to build respect in politics, race, education, and religion. Two Monitor correspondents share what they've learned from people around the world who are doing the hard work of challenging the narrative of polarization.

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