We're Increasingly Disconnected and That Has Consequences
For a 'connected' society, many of us feel more isolated than ever -- and that's dangerous for our long-term health. But there may be reasons to be hopeful.
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For a 'connected' society, many of us feel more isolated than ever -- and that's dangerous for our long-term health. But there may be reasons to be hopeful.
Somee people can talk to anybody about anything. For others, striking up conversations with random strangers can feel painfully awkward. But as columnist Donald Morrison discovered, it can be worth
The needless tragedy that unfolded in Uvalde, Texas cannot and will not be stuffed into a convenient political narrative. It wasn’t about law enforcement ineptitude, though that was a factor. It wasn’t about rudderless, confused, and often angry young men, though that played into the events, as well. It wasn’t about unlocked doors or absent and unobservant parents.
WASHINGTON — The polarization of American politics, a trend that began long before Donald Trump ran for president, isn’t running out of steam. If anything, it’s accelerating.
WASHINGTON -- The polarization of American politics, a trend that began long before Donald Trump ran for president, isn't running out of steam. If anything, it's accelerating.