Elizabeth Theiss-Morse

A Symposium on Jeff Spinner-Halev and Elizabeth Theiss-Morse’s Respect and Loathing in American Democracy: Polarization, Moralization, and the Undermining of Equality

Respecting citizens across political divisions is something many take for granted as important for democracy. Respect is central to democratic discussion and democratic equality. If we respect one another, we are more likely to listen to those with whom we disagree, to take the c...