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Ta-Nehisi Coates on my “cold, atheist book”

The Gray Area with Sean Illing

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Polarization and Governance: Challenges Ahead

This chapter examines the detrimental effects of political polarization on American governance, emphasizing the need for institutional reforms over individual figureheads. It highlights the complexities of voter motivations and societal attitudes, particularly among white voters and their disconnect from economic interests. The discussion also considers demographic shifts and climate change acceptance as factors that could reshape the political landscape and necessitate a reevaluation of current strategies.

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