Tribalism is beneficial, and the United States should welcome it.
The Tribalism Debate: Reevaluating Its Role in Society In the seemingly endless discourse on polarization, an unusual consensus has emerged about how to bridge the divide. It seems that tribalism is often labeled as democracy’s most serious ailment. Some scholars and commentators warn of its dangers. Writer-columnists express their concerns, while podcasters monetize their laments. […]
Today’s hyper-partisan tribalism was our first president’s worst nightmare
Partisan dysfunction in Washington is rapidly accelerating, placing enormous strain on the country’s democratic institutions and norms and endangering America’s global leadership. In just the past few weeks, the U.S. Senate has scrapped a bipartisan agreement to address the crisis at the southern border and provide aid to struggling allies overseas to keep the presidential […]