Zachary Elwood

Zachary Elwood works with Builders, a nonpartisan organization equipping people to overcome toxic polarization and solve our toughest problems. He’s the author of “Defusing American Anger”

To Help Heal Division, We Must Cut "The Media" Some Slack

Donald Trump will be inaugurated in a few days. In his second term, just as in his first, he’ll likely spark passionate disagreements about news media: what is “fake news” and what isn’t, which media sources should be trusted and which should be doubted.

By Zachary Elwood

January 23, 2025

To Help Heal Division, We Must Cut "The Media" Some Slack

To Overcome Our Divides, We Must Try to Understand the Other Side’s Anger

After the election, I’ve been listening carefully to the people in our community. I’ve listened to Democratic voters distraught at Trump’s election, who can’t understand how so many people could vote for someone like him.

By Zachary Elwood

January 16, 2025

To Overcome Our Divides, We Must Try to Understand the Other Side’s Anger

Understanding The ‘Other Side’ Is More Important Than Ever

For some of us, just reading the title of this piece may be irritating — even maddening. If you’re scared about Trump’s election, being asked to understand the “other side” can seem a distant concern compared to your fears of what might happen during his presidency.

By Zachary Elwood

November 20, 2024

Understanding The ‘Other Side’ Is More Important Than Ever