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As part of the Rock Ethics Institute Expanding Empathy lecture series, New York University associate professor of psychology Jay Van Bavel delved into the role social identity plays amid the coronavirus pandemic and the issue of polarization in the U.S. during a virtual event on Wednesday. Van Bavel said he believes "it didn't have to be this way" about how the U.S. handled the pandemic and the partisan rhetoric of the pandemic. He said the way national leaders acted and how seriously they handled the coronavirus is what made the pandemic a partisan issue in some countries but not others.
Article content The warmer weather is arriving, daylight saving time returned Sunday and the exasperatingly slow vaccine rollout in Canada is sputtering to life. While acknowledging there are good reasons for optimism, and an end to the year-long COVID-19 pandemic, the overarching messaging from Canada’s leaders hasn’t budged in a meaningful way from earlier scripts. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or Green shoots of hope for a pandemic-free summer in Canada, but leaders urge caution Back to video On Friday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and...
Can America be 'independent' of virus on July 4 as Biden hopes? Biden lays out new benchmark for vaccine rollout Replay Video UP NEXT President Joe Biden is counting on Americans' love of freedom -- in this case freedom from COVID-19 -- by using the symbolic image of the Fourth of July backyard barbecue to persuade Americans to get the vaccine and follow health protocols. © Carlos Barria/Reuters, FILE People watch fireworks during the 4th of July Independence Day celebrations at the National Mall in Washington, July 4, 2016. "By July the 4th, there's a good chance you, your families and...
The past year has revealed deep fractures in our economy, polity, and society, endangering not only lives but also long-term livelihoods. As policymakers chart a transition to a more inclusive recovery, how do we heal these fractures? This conference will explore the structural changes and innovative thinking required to restore norms, increase investment, and sustain economic growth that benefits all. Presented by the Julis-Rabinowitz Center for Public Policy & Finance, this online event will bring together academic researchers, industry practitioners, and government policymakers. The confer...