Bridging America’s divide: Understanding moral misconceptions

This op-ed is part of The Hill’s “How to Fix America” series exploring solutions to some of America’s most pressing problems.

We often hear that Democrats and Republicans are worlds apart. But what if that perception is the real issue? Even the most thoughtful among us can fall into the habit of assuming the ideals of the other side. Research reveals that this subtle, yet pervasive, belief — not policy differences — is what truly deepens America’s divide.

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Grading the Trump-Harris debate — the good, the bad and the weird 

On Tuesday we may have seen the most important event in the 2024 election. Something even more earthshaking than President Biden dropping out of the race: Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris.  

Oh, and there was also a debate. 

Swift's endorsement, which included the meme-able line, “I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos,” featured a picture of her holding a cat and was signed “Taylor Swift, Ch...

The factors contributing to high parental stress

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Kamala Harris’s and Donald Trump’s best and worst debate moments

Vice President Harris had a strong night in her big clash with former President Trump on Tuesday in Philadelphia.

A poised and focused Harris seemed to get the better of Trump in numerous exchanges at the debate, which was hosted by ABC News. At times, she baited him into an irritated or peevish tone. Frequently, he was pushed onto the defensive.

ABC’s moderators, David Muir and Linsey Davis, were far more aggressive in fact-checking Trump than their counterparts, CN...

5 takeaways from the first Harris-Trump debate

Vice President Harris and former President Trump squared off in a high-stakes first debate in Philadelphia on Tuesday as the polls show the rivals neck-and-neck ahead of November.  

Just weeks after a poor debate performance led to President Biden’s historic exit from the presidential race, Harris delivered a sharp showing on the ABC News stage, baiting and sparring with Trump over abortion, race, the economy and more. 

The tense event marked the rivals’ fi...

Five memorable moments from the Trump-Harris debate

Former President Trump and Vice President Harris forcefully clashed in their first head-to-head debate Tuesday night in Philadelphia, a pivotal moment for both campaigns.

The debate, which went over its scheduled 90 minutes, saw multiple contentious disputes and exchanges sure to be talked about until November.

Here are five memorable moments from the Trump-Harris debate.

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