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Katie Songer

Posts For Civility Skeptics

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Why are some progressives so skeptical about civility?

January 21, 2022

Their two concerns: oppression and disinformation.

From above, we see two white coffee cups, one holding black coffee, the other white milk. The cup holding coffee sits on a white tabletop; the cup holding milk sits atop black coffee beans. The black coffee beans form half the picture, so that the entire effect is similar to a domino or a yin-yang: white on black, black on white.

Talking About Racism IS Divisive. What Do We Do About That?

June 21, 2021

Conservatives aren’t totally wrong about this.

The cover of the book Rising Out of Hatred: the Awakening of a Former White Nationalist by Eli Saslow. The words are printed in white on a background of blended orange and yellow painted in broad strokes.

How a Few Brave Friends Changed a White Nationalist’s Mind

June 8, 2021

Eli Saslow’s Rising Out of Hatred is a story of perseverance…and kindness.

Towards a More Perfect Union – How to Seek Unity Without Sacrificing Reality

January 21, 2021

True unity includes tension, accountability, and deep reflection.

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What I Love About My Cousin Who Disagrees With Me About Racism

December 1, 2020

His humility and intellect inspire me.

My Takeaway From This Election: We Must Turn Toward Each Other

November 6, 2020

The “other side” isn’t going away.

Why I’m Listening to My Cousin Who Thinks Racism Has Ended

October 28, 2020

Respectful conversations are key to progress.

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The Case for Tending to White People’s Wounds

September 25, 2020

To heal racism, we need to honor white people’s feelings too.

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Riots Are Bad For Racial Justice… But How We Talk About Them Matters.

August 27, 2020

White people must be thoughtful when we talk about this.

3 Reasons To Be Civil…To Someone Who’s Not Being Civil

July 3, 2020

It’s not about fairness. It’s about communication.

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