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Katie Songer

Posts For Civility Skeptics

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There Is Often, But Not Always, Virtue In Seeking Common Ground

January 6, 2020

A response to Tayari Jones.

The word "change" is drawn in sky writing in a bright blue sky over a green field, with an arrow pointing to the right.

Compassion and Activism Go Hand in Hand

December 4, 2019

Want to be a better activist? Be more compassionate.

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Civility is a Tool to Use, Not a Team to Join

November 4, 2019

Why throw away a great tool?

At a protest, one prominent sign simply reads, "NO!"

The Benefits of Incivility

October 21, 2019

What if incivility has a role to play in struggles for justice?

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Is It Okay To Befriend An “Oppressor”?

October 9, 2019

Ellen’s friendship with George W. Bush isn’t just okay—it’s deeply moral.

A young Black woman sits in conversation with a white man over tea; her face looks focused and confident as she speaks.

“Civility” Has Different Meanings. My Civility Isn’t Niceness.

August 5, 2019

On active vs. passive civility.

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Dinner With the Conservatives

April 29, 2011

I’ve been crossing the political divide over dinner.

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