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Lies are embraced when the truth plays second fiddle. The whole idea of truth is getting an overhaul. It’s not just the rise of moral and cultural relativism that is turning public dialogue into dueling monologues as people talk past each other; it’s a growing belief that truth no longer matters — only cause and effect. For example, the media are not content to let Donald Trump’s provocative

Polarization can destroy more than our government – it can also destroy families and friendships.

At AllSides, we're well aware that holiday gatherings can be filled with bitter disputes, rather than lively debates, about political matters. And because we're dedicated to the idea that we can disagree while being respectful and friendly, we like to support healthy conversations,

America's jobless rate rose for the first time in 11 months to 8.2 percent in May.

The U.S. also only added 69,000 jobs, the lowest in a year and far fewer than the 150,000 expected.

The latest economic numbers sparked fresh fears for investors, sending the Dow plunging.

The first three months of the year saw slower than estimated growth mainly because governments and