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Why We Misjudge Support for Political Violence

Tania Israel Ph.D. on September 12, 2025

Most Americans oppose political violence. But our skewed empathy and exaggerated perceptions of opponents keep conflict alive.

Most Americans oppose political violence. But our skewed empathy and exaggerated perceptions of opponents keep conflict alive.

Stress

Managing Overwhelm in Turbulent Political Times

Tania Israel Ph.D. on February 13, 2025

Are you feeling overwhelmed by politics, news, and rapidly changing government actions? Here are some strategies for staying grounded and engaged in turbulent times.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by politics, news, and rapidly changing government actions? Here are some strategies for staying grounded and engaged in turbulent times.

Media

Navigating the Post-Election Media Landscape

Tania Israel Ph.D. on November 25, 2024

Feeling overwhelmed by political narratives? Here’s how to engage with media thoughtfully during this transitional moment.

Feeling overwhelmed by political narratives? Here’s how to engage with media thoughtfully during this transitional moment.

Politics

Discussing Politics at Holiday Gatherings

Tania Israel Ph.D. on November 22, 2024

Ready for post-election holiday gatherings? Here’s how to have political conversations that deepen, rather than damage, your family relationships.

Ready for post-election holiday gatherings? Here’s how to have political conversations that deepen, rather than damage, your family relationships.

Politics

How Worried Should You Be About Post-Election Violence?

Tania Israel Ph.D. on October 23, 2024

Over 70 percent of Americans are concerned about violence in the aftermath of the U.S. election. With fears looming large, how can we safeguard our mental health and our democracy?

Over 70 percent of Americans are concerned about violence in the aftermath of the U.S. election. With fears looming large, how can we safeguard our mental health and our democracy?

Empathy

Vipers Dressed in Empaths’ Clothing

Tania Israel Ph.D. on October 11, 2024

In a polarized context, empathy may be more likely to fuel division rather than heal it.

In a polarized context, empathy may be more likely to fuel division rather than heal it.

Politics

Obama’s Psychology Translator

Tania Israel Ph.D. on September 29, 2024

Barack Obama’s 2024 DNC address was chock-full of psychological concepts. Learn more about the theory and research behind his message.

Barack Obama’s 2024 DNC address was chock-full of psychological concepts. Learn more about the theory and research behind his message.

Politics

Debate Is a Poor Model for Dialogue

Tania Israel Ph.D. on September 12, 2024

Political debates are a poor model for how to communicate with people who hold differing political views or values. Here’s some guidance on how to approach these conversations.

Political debates are a poor model for how to communicate with people who hold differing political views or values. Here’s some guidance on how to approach these conversations.