How grass-roots peace can take hold in South Sudan

SANTA CRUZ, CALIF. — South Sudan is facing a critical test of endurance that no nation should have to undergo, let alone the world’s youngest country and one of its poorest. Read more about it HERE

Nudging News Producers and Consumers Toward More Thoughtful, Less Polarized Discourse

We appreciate the seven recommendations for new producers and consumers put forth by Darrell West and Beth Stone of Brookings that, if followed, would lead to news consumers being better able to understand the implications of policy generally and personally. Better information when combined with a willingness to understand that information is a powerful means to more thoughtful, meaningful discourse and, consequently, better decisions.

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