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In just a few decades, Fox went from being 鈥渢he fourth network鈥� airing 鈥淭he Simpsons鈥� and baseball to being a leading voice in United States politics.

As our public squares have emptied of reasoned discussion, and our social media feeds have filled with vitriol, viciousness and villainy, we鈥檝e found ourselves unable to escape our electoral echo chambers. Experts share their perspectives on our political climate.

Shawhin Roudbari, an associate professor of environmental design, studies how the built environment can perpetuate racial inequality. He offers his take on what designers can do to create more inclusive spaces.

Two longtime friends, CU Boulder鈥檚 Abbie Liel and Notre Dame鈥檚 Susan Ostermann, are leading a study on resilient housing in disaster-prone areas including Maui, Alaska and Puerto Rico. Their research combines Liel鈥檚 expertise in structural engineering with Ostermann鈥檚 background in political science and law.

Professor Jennifer Fluri, a feminist political geographer, notes that the growing restrictions on women and girls are echoing strictness not seen since the 1990s.

In an election season when accusations of 鈥淔austian bargains鈥� are flying, CU Boulder scholar Helmut M眉ller-Sievers reflects on what that really means.

If you have a relative or neighbor you disagree with about politics, you may not be able to change their mind, says CU Boulder鈥檚 Matthew Koschmann. But you can still have a civil conversation and maybe even understand each other a little better.

Associate professors Angie Chuang and Matthew Koschmann took part in a community roundtable to explore how we can stay good neighbors amid intense polarization.

The CU Boulder-based Youth Violence Prevention Center has launched a new app, the Power of One, to help Northeast Denver youth connect struggling friends and loved ones with the support they need. The app grew out of concerns that some marginalized communities may be hesitant to use Safe2Tell.

A nonpartisan, campuswide initiative aims to help students get registered and vote, as well as learn about the candidates and issues.