Letter to the editor

Dear Editor:

The current level of polarization in the United States is corrosive and destructive of personal relationships, essential political discourse and a cohesive social fabric. Fortunately, many organizations and individuals are focused on defusing and healing our divisions.

Braver Angels is a national volunteer nonprofit that promotes the exchange of ideas by teaching people how to listen and speak to each other – essential skills for depolarizing the current political and cultural environment. Among its activities are workshops, discussions and debates (using its own inclusive a...