Political leaders' rhetoric can take some blame for recent spikes in tribalism. But what else causes it? And what can we do about it?

Why Tribalism Took Over Our Politics Social science gives an uncomfortable explanation: Our brains were made for conflict By Aaron Zitner Updated Aug. 26, 2023 12:00 am ET ...

Political slogans are never neutral. They are meant to inspire, to provoke, and to define a movement. But when they cross the ...

Let politics be politics. Let the firehouse be different—where unity prevails over division, and where mission outweighs ego.

As understandable as tribalism may be, the challenge today is to think of new political possibilities that allow for the meaningful commitments of tribal identities while also respecting the fact ...

Although the influences of language permeate every inch of existence, there is a bit of a silver lining in that they are easy to detect — just think of a word, and note the mental association your ...

Tribalism organizes its lives according to strict rules and traditions that maintain social cohesion and help resolve internal conflicts. In elections, tribes exploit these strong ties to provide ...

Sharon McMahon and Michael Morris delve into the importance of history and elections, tribalism, and hope — addressing why they are often misunderstood.

Politics Your Tribalism Is Dumb We don't just crave being on a team; we also crave a rival. We want to be in a club, and we want a nemesis to motivate us. Andrew Heaton | From the May 2025 issue ...

Election Day is Tuesday. Many people are already voting and both issues and tribalism are driving their votes.

By Gary Stout In today’s winner-take-all political climate, it is fashionable to discuss tribalism in America as the new normal. According to the Cambridge Dictionary, tribalism is “a very strong ...