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Articles by Zachary Elwood

To Help Heal Division, We Must Cut "The Media" Some Slack
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.
To Overcome Our Divides, We Must Try to Understand the Other Side’s Anger
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.
Understanding The ‘Other Side’ Is More Important Than Ever
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.