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John Jensen is a clinical psychologist, former Catholic priest, and author of We Need a Movement: Four Problems to Solve to Restore Rational Government (2017) and Civilizing America in a Post-Trump Era (2020).
SHARE Thursday, December 3, 2020 People, I have a job for you - 1
Direct personal contact is the obvious avenue for bringing Democrats and Republicans together on a mainstream narrative. Those who understand need to explain to those who don't.
Society's greatest damage arises from individuals' desire for dominance, balanced only by constructive ideas. Religions need to give up their long temptation to dominance and reassert their higher ideals. Part 1 of a series.'
SHARE Tuesday, November 24, 2020 Relieving polarization
Communication across differences is an ordinary experience. Many people with opposing ideas remain approachable. To make positive outcomes more likely, we can agree on guidelines that help us skirt familiar habits that block or sabotage an exchange. If someone's mind is closed, we can turn to another who is open who might influence them.
SHARE Wednesday, November 18, 2020 "If I had an army of activists, what would I do with it?"
Democrats' basic resource lies in explaining the right thing to do, but good ideas need to reach others' thinking. By 2022, Democrats can have a super-majority committed to "the good of the whole" by steady personal outreach to Republicans. People "realize" differing ideas best by thoughtful conversation.
(1 comments) SHARE Saturday, November 14, 2020 The Next Hill
Election results indicate an urgent need for ordinary Democrats to upgrade their skills in communication and conversation, and connect with ordinary Republicans to develop a common viewpoint about national values.