Thom Hartmann stopped by to do a Coffee Party Talk about his latest book.
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Thom Hartmann stopped by to do a Coffee Party Talk about his latest book.
Current leaders of our country lie routinely, without serious repercussions. Educated people in high-level positions brush aside, as hogwash, both evidence-based knowledge and a near-total global consensus of scientists on climate change. And—perhaps the scariest part—relatively few Americans express alarm about the lying and assaults on objective truth. If you, like me, are genuinely baffled about this “post-truth” era of “fake news” and “alternative facts” and concerned about the state of American democracy, read on. Also, read Democracy and Truth: […]
How do we fight divisiveness? Divisiveness today is the foundation of instability in our country. What if you could do something – one on one – to fight it? Here’s one way: Walk a mile in your friend’s shoes. Consider information from their sources. Don’t react. Don’t judge. LEARN. EMPATHIZE. UNDERSTAND. Do you have a friend who voted “the other way”, and now you are having trouble talking to each other? What can you do to understand your friend’s point […]
What could you accomplish with common ground and cooperation with others in your community?
Yes, the political climate in Europe is as polarized as in the U.S., and many of the issues are the same.
