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A newsletter about human behavior, conflict, journalism and change.

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What's Underneath the Data Center Fights?

Residents came to fight a data center. None is planned.

The Paradox of Persuasion

How two rogue cousins learned to irritate each other, in the best possible way.

Let's Do This.

Filling the holes in the news and politics.

Announcing my new MasterClass!

Hint: It's not a cooking class.

“In this Pickle Together”

How we all contribute to revenge cycles — and what we could do instead. A conversation with Gary Friedman.

How to Argue in Outer Space

Life lessons from the bewildering split screen of news from last week.

The Identified Patient

In politics, as in therapy, the problem is usually deeper than it seems.

What You're Missing

Glasses help you see the world more clearly. What if the news did, too?

How to Disagree: On Gaza with Friends and Family (Amanda Ripley coaches Anya Kamenetz)

A recording from Amanda Ripley and The Disagreement's live video

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How to Prevent Political Violence

“At some point, you got to look in the mirror, when you look at what’s going on here — every single elected official does.” ~ Sen. Amy Klobuchar

Enemy Roulette

How to resist high conflict.

Fear Management

How do we live a life less afraid?

Survival School

I've got some news to share (and a coupon code for you, because let's face it: who doesn't like a coupon code?!)

How to resist temptation this week

Three things we can do instead of collapsing into blame and worry.

The Protest Trap

We all need to do something useful with fear, rage and grief. The question is, what? Three lessons from the research.

Where are They Now?

An update on unlikely stories, from the Afghan Female Tactical Platoon to the Dignity Index for political speech.

How to Survive 2024

What's the "right" way to live through a high-conflict election year? Three lessons from a very wise conflict survivor.

Conflict Hacks: A Summer Survival Kit

From BBQs to book bans, make sure you come prepared.

I have a secret. I hid it for years.

It wasn't who I wanted to be.

These Afghan women hunted the Taliban. Now they're working at Chick-fil-A.

A story that changed how I think about refugees. And women. (And Chick-fil-A!)