Top 5 articles: About that Corona poll...
And what the heck is "negative partisanship"?
“The United States of Anxiety” (Politico Magazine)
Because Tim Alberta has zeroed in on something we are constantly thinking about with regards to politics: it’s causing great anxiety, and it is causing harm.
“Across the country, liberals and conservatives are coming together at moderated dinners to understand each other better” (Washington Post Magazine)
Because, hey, at least someone is trying to stem our political anxiety by bringing conservatives and liberals together.
“Hate Is on the Ballot” (The New Republic)
Because this article is a masterclass on what “negative partisanship” means and how it’s affecting voter turnout and more.
“What’s Really Holding Women Back?” (Harvard Business Review)
Because HBR ran a study with 107 respondents as to why women don’t advance in their careers, and the typical work-life balance response was not the answer.
“What the Dubious Corona Poll Reveals” (The Atlantic)
Because yesterday, all over the internet, you may have seen or retweeted a poll that was shared by major media outlets which stated that 38% of Americans would stop buying Corona beer because of the coronavirus. “The real question is why this obscure poll would, even if it had been true, be able to capture the imagination of so many people. And the answer is as obvious as it is saddening: Clearly, a lot of Americans already think that their fellow citizens are stupid. The real reason a fake finding could have spread so far so quickly is that it confirmed prejudices about the world that many have held all along.” Ouch!
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