It’s not about fairness. It’s about communication.
Posts For Civility Skeptics
There Is Often, Though Not Always, Virtue In Seeking Common Ground
A response to Tayari Jones.
Compassion and Activism Go Hand in Hand
Want to be a better activist? Be more compassionate.
Civility is a Tool to Use, Not a Team to Join
Why throw away a great tool?
The Benefits of Incivility
What if incivility has a role to play in struggles for justice?
Is It Okay To Befriend An “Oppressor”?
Ellen’s friendship with George W. Bush isn’t just okay—it’s deeply moral.
“Civility” Has Different Meanings. My Civility Isn’t Niceness.
On active vs. passive civility.
Dinner With the Conservatives
I’ve been crossing the political divide over dinner.







