Is Politics Dividing Us? Putting People Before Politics

When did political disagreement become a reason to stop respecting one another? As the 2026 U.S. midterm elections approach, Eric Ellis and Tommie Lewis explore what happens when political beliefs become our identity—and how we can put people before politics without abandoning our values. From negative campaign ads and the influence of money and power to friendships across party lines, they examine the pressures driving division and the choices that can bring us closer together. The conversat...