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Seven Research-Backed Steps to Reduce Polarization, GOP Denounces Supremacy

6/5/2026

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Researchers propose seven ideas to curb U.S. polarization.
Columbia University's Difficult Conversations Lab found nuanced articles improve cross-party talks.
NYU, Harvard and UCLA scholars say self-criticism signals acceptable behavior.
Virginia Republicans announced they would reject “white supremacist garbage” at a gun rally.
Research shows violent jokes raise prejudice, empathy stories lower malicious beliefs, and repeating false claims can make misinformation seem true.

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Story summary

Researchers propose seven ideas to curb U.S. polarization.
Columbia University's Difficult Conversations Lab found nuanced articles improve cross-party talks.
NYU, Harvard and UCLA scholars say self-criticism signals acceptable behavior.
Virginia Republicans announced they would reject “white supremacist garbage” at a gun rally.
Research shows violent jokes raise prejudice, empathy stories lower malicious beliefs, and repeating false claims can make misinformation seem true.