I set out almost three years ago to travel the country and talk with as many ordinary Americans as possible to understand why we’re so deeply divided. This year, the “America at a Crossroads” team and ...

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Editor’s note: This essay is part of our ongoing Between Us series, examining the factors that contribute to polarization and prevent good governance, good citizenship and good relationships — and ...

Prenatal exposure to the insecticide chlorpyrifos causes widespread brain abnormalities and poorer motor skills in children. Even after a residential ban, ongoing agricultural use continues to ...

Scientists in Spain have identified a surprising link between the amino acid proline, found in foods like beef and fish, and depression across humans, mice, and flies. Credit: Shutterstock Proline, an ...

Senators find ‘Common Ground’ over efforts to aid first-time homebuyers Sens. Todd Young, R-Ind., and Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., discuss bipartisan efforts to help prospective first-time homeowners on ...

Southeast Volusia Humane Society is using stuffed animal doppelgangers of pets looking for their forever homes. Volunteer Jissell Ballard crocheted a miniature version of Henny Penny who has been at ...

A philosopher suggests that we don't have to like each other in order to overcome polarization and work together. It turns out both sides recoiled at the expensive and rushed nature of the election.

Making democracy work isn’t easy, as recent events have made clear. Some critics would argue that technology is making it worse. But one startup is hoping that AI could help bridge some differences ...