Section 1

  YOURSELF

I. Challenge Your Stereotypes

II. Make Distinctions

III. Media Consumption

IV. Social Media

V. Choosing Your Words

II. Make Distinctions

Try to separate out what you actually have a problem with,

instead of grouping your frustrations together.

THE SOLUTIONS:

Make Distinctions Between:
Positions & People

You can believe that a viewpoint is wrong without thinking that everyone who holds it is not smart.

Make Distinctions Between:
Policies & Values

Policies are a means to an ends — not the values themselves. People can differ sharply on policies, yet still have similar goals.

Make Distinctions Between:
Leaders & Supporters

You can disagree with a political leader without dismissing all of their supporters. It is over generalizing to say “because you support X you are a bad person.”