When we try to understand someone else's opinions in their most reasonable form, we are immediately engaged in a more ...

When we argue about politics on social media, it's easy to form the impression that people never change their minds. This impression is strengthened by the fact that we can find ourselves having the ...

Conservatives might have a reputation for being set in their ways, but new research shows they can be persuaded by a wider range of moral arguments than liberals can. A recent study out of Stockholm ...

Democrats are sharpening their political arguments against their opposition as the president’s major policy bill moves through Congress. By Carl Hulse Reporting from the Capitol Congressional ...

The address mixed the traditional solemnity of the day with political arguments, as the president celebrated his efforts to remake the armed services into a “Department of War.” By Zolan Kanno-Youngs ...

Differentiating good arguments from bad ones often seems like it requires years of education or training. However, Swedish researchers discovered a simple way to help spot a faulty line of thought.

Politics can be a tricky issue to navigate when it comes to our personal relationships. Such is especially the case when you feel as strongly about the topic as Shia LaBeuof and Jon Voight. The new ...

Holiday gatherings can create strained conversations due to differing political viewpoints among family members. Strategies to de-escalate political arguments include changing the subject or using ...