A Question of RESPECT: Bringing Us Together in a Deeply Divided Nation

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Life in America has become fractured-in public and private-across ever-widening fault lines of anger and incivility. The intensity of disagreement between Americans threatens the nation's well-being, presenting itself as disrespectful and distrusting in politics, culture, and conversations. Confusion, frustration, and hatred permeate politics, social media interactions, and cable news. The dysfunction and distrust also appear on the streets and at dinner tables. Acknowledgments Foreword Introduction by Ed Goeas Part One | The Great Divide Chapter 1. Vanishing Respect: The Loss of Trust in an Uncivil Society Chapter 2. Cynicism: Many Americans Doubt There Are Solutions Chapter 3. Polarization: A Deep Dive into the Great Divide Chapter 4. Toxic Incentives: Bad Behavior Richly Rewarded Part Two | Building Bridges Chapter 5. Problem-Solving Strategies: Workable Solutions for a New Era Chapter 6. Not So Social Media: Repairing a Once Promising Connectivity Chapter 7. Cable News Networks: Dousing the Flames of Discord Chapter 8. Reforms: Tackling Campaign Finance and Special Interest Privilege Chapter 9. COVID-19: A Perfect Example of Extreme Polarization Chapter 10. Looking Toward a Respectful Future Our Final Note About the Authors Appendices Endnotes