Crossing the Divide http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6938905&ft=1&f=6938905 Crossing the Divide will explore the pros and cons of bipartisanship in Washington, and feature examples of compromise and cooperation from politics, business and everyday life in America. With the 2008 presidential election looming, opportunity exists for the White House and Congress to find common ground. But what's the best way to do it? en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Sat, 27 Jan 2007 16:00:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Crossing the Divide http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6938905&ft=1&f=6938905 yes Stereotypes Are Only Human The human need to form stereotypes is one potential barrier to collaboration and reconciliation in politics and society. It turns out that we begin to put people in categories from infancy. Sat, 27 Jan 2007 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7051541&ft=1&f=6938905 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7051541&ft=1&f=6938905 The human need to form stereotypes is one potential barrier to collaboration and reconciliation in politics and society. It turns out that we begin to put people in categories from infancy. 0 no The human need to form stereotypes is one potential barrier to collaboration and reconciliation in politics and society. It turns out that we begin to put people in categories from infancy.

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]]> Is the U.S.-Europe Political Rift Closing? European leaders have not been shy about expressing their hostility toward President Bush and the war in Iraq. But some observers think the tide may be turning. Sat, 27 Jan 2007 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7048860&ft=1&f=6938905 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7048860&ft=1&f=6938905 European leaders have not been shy about expressing their hostility toward President Bush and the war in Iraq. But some observers think the tide may be turning. 0 no European leaders have not been shy about expressing their hostility toward President Bush and the war in Iraq. But some observers think the tide may be turning.

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]]> Iraq as a Uniter and Divider The Iraq war has been a highly divisive issue for Republicans and Democrats. Now there are signs that it has become a unifying force for some members of the two parties. Sat, 27 Jan 2007 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7048863&ft=1&f=6938905 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7048863&ft=1&f=6938905 The Iraq war has been a highly divisive issue for Republicans and Democrats. Now there are signs that it has become a unifying force for some members of the two parties. 0 no The Iraq war has been a highly divisive issue for Republicans and Democrats. Now there are signs that it has become a unifying force for some members of the two parties.

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]]> Playing Nice Isn't Always a Natural Instinct With the shift of power in Congress, both political parties have talked about the importance of reaching across the aisle and working together. But research indicates that playing nice isn't always in our nature. Fri, 26 Jan 2007 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7043100&ft=1&f=6938905 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7043100&ft=1&f=6938905 With the shift of power in Congress, both political parties have talked about the importance of reaching across the aisle and working together. But research indicates that playing nice isn't always in our nature. 0 no With the shift of power in Congress, both political parties have talked about the importance of reaching across the aisle and working together. But research indicates that playing nice isn't always in our nature.

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]]> Democratic Pa. Assembly Elects GOP Speaker The closely divided Pennsylvania General Assembly made history earlier this month when the Democratic majority elected a Republican speaker. Can bipartisanship flourish in the Pennsylvania legislature? Fri, 26 Jan 2007 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7031766&ft=1&f=6938905 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7031766&ft=1&f=6938905 The closely divided Pennsylvania General Assembly made history earlier this month when the Democratic majority elected a Republican speaker. Can bipartisanship flourish in the Pennsylvania legislature? 0 no The closely divided Pennsylvania General Assembly made history earlier this month when the Democratic majority elected a Republican speaker. Can bipartisanship flourish in the Pennsylvania legislature?

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]]> A Time When Partisanship Didn't Mean Enmity In the Washington of the 1950s, the families of political rivals formed bonds. In that time, political goodwill wasn't as rare as it is today. Then again, in the post-war days lawmakers had seen real enemies. Fri, 26 Jan 2007 06:37:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7025454&ft=1&f=6938905 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7025454&ft=1&f=6938905 In the Washington of the 1950s, the families of political rivals formed bonds. In that time, political goodwill wasn't as rare as it is today. Then again, in the post-war days lawmakers had seen real enemies. 0 no In the Washington of the 1950s, the families of political rivals formed bonds. In that time, political goodwill wasn't as rare as it is today. Then again, in the post-war days lawmakers had seen real enemies.

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]]> Is a Divided Government Good for Business? Restraint in federal spending is a top priority for many businesses. History suggests that the government is less likely to go on a spending spree when the White House and Congress are not controlled by the same party. Fri, 26 Jan 2007 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7029416&ft=1&f=6938905 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7029416&ft=1&f=6938905 Restraint in federal spending is a top priority for many businesses. History suggests that the government is less likely to go on a spending spree when the White House and Congress are not controlled by the same party. 0 no Restraint in federal spending is a top priority for many businesses. History suggests that the government is less likely to go on a spending spree when the White House and Congress are not controlled by the same party.

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]]> Building Bipartisanship? Not Limbaugh's Problem As many in America focus on political cooperation, radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh continues to talk tough and take unyielding conservative stands. He has no interest in forging consensus — and good reasons not to do so. Thu, 25 Jan 2007 12:11:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7018083&ft=1&f=6938905 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7018083&ft=1&f=6938905 As many in America focus on political cooperation, radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh continues to talk tough and take unyielding conservative stands. He has no interest in forging consensus — and good reasons not to do so. 0 no As many in America focus on political cooperation, radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh continues to talk tough and take unyielding conservative stands. He has no interest in forging consensus — and good reasons not to do so.

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]]> The Trouble with Bipartisanship The November congressional election renewed the call for bipartisanship between Democrats and Republicans. But there have been past incidents where bipartisanship produced regrettable results. Thu, 25 Jan 2007 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7017783&ft=1&f=6938905 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7017783&ft=1&f=6938905 The November congressional election renewed the call for bipartisanship between Democrats and Republicans. But there have been past incidents where bipartisanship produced regrettable results. 0 no The November congressional election renewed the call for bipartisanship between Democrats and Republicans. But there have been past incidents where bipartisanship produced regrettable results.

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]]> Does Partisanship Have Its Place in Politics? Ed Gillespie, chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia, and Donna Brazile, chair of the Democratic National Committee's Voting Rights Institute, discuss divisions between the political parties in front of a studio audience of college students. Thu, 25 Jan 2007 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7020213&ft=1&f=6938905 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7020213&ft=1&f=6938905 Ed Gillespie, chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia, and Donna Brazile, chair of the Democratic National Committee's Voting Rights Institute, discuss divisions between the political parties in front of a studio audience of college students. 0 no Ed Gillespie, chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia, and Donna Brazile, chair of the Democratic National Committee's Voting Rights Institute, discuss divisions between the political parties in front of a studio audience of college students.

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]]> Race, Still Our Most Divisive Force Americans have known substantial divisions over class, gender and religion, but the greatest divider of all has been race. There are widely held assumptions on both sides that keep us from more fully understanding and appreciating "the other." Thu, 25 Jan 2007 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7015147&ft=1&f=6938905 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7015147&ft=1&f=6938905 Americans have known substantial divisions over class, gender and religion, but the greatest divider of all has been race. There are widely held assumptions on both sides that keep us from more fully understanding and appreciating "the other." 0 no Americans have known substantial divisions over class, gender and religion, but the greatest divider of all has been race. There are widely held assumptions on both sides that keep us from more fully understanding and appreciating "the other."

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]]> An Obligation of Religious Leaders to Unite, Heal An author holds religious leaders responsible for some of the partisan nastiness of recent years. He says they now have a special obligation not just to cease their participation, but to heal the damage they've caused. Robert Franklin is the author of <em>Crisis in the Village: Restoring Hope in African American Communities</em>. Wed, 24 Jan 2007 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7004917&ft=1&f=6938905 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7004917&ft=1&f=6938905 An author holds religious leaders responsible for some of the partisan nastiness of recent years. He says they now have a special obligation not just to cease their participation, but to heal the damage they've caused. Robert Franklin is the author of <em>Crisis in the Village: Restoring Hope in African American Communities</em>. 0 no An author holds religious leaders responsible for some of the partisan nastiness of recent years. He says they now have a special obligation not just to cease their participation, but to heal the damage they've caused. Robert Franklin is the author of Crisis in the Village: Restoring Hope in African American Communities.

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]]> Brothers Talk Across Political Fault Line Family members often share values and politics — but not always. For some, the nation's political divide is deeply personal. Brian Mann comes from one such family. He describes how he and his brother have agreed to try to bridge the gap. Wed, 24 Jan 2007 14:26:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7003083&ft=1&f=6938905 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7003083&ft=1&f=6938905 Family members often share values and politics — but not always. For some, the nation's political divide is deeply personal. Brian Mann comes from one such family. He describes how he and his brother have agreed to try to bridge the gap. 0 no Family members often share values and politics — but not always. For some, the nation's political divide is deeply personal. Brian Mann comes from one such family. He describes how he and his brother have agreed to try to bridge the gap.

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]]> A Racial Convergence, via Religion Two once-vibrant Lutheran churches — one white, one black — fell on hard times in Evansville, Ind. Church staff are now experimenting with joint services and activities. There's even talk of a merger. Wed, 24 Jan 2007 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7000894&ft=1&f=6938905 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7000894&ft=1&f=6938905 Two once-vibrant Lutheran churches — one white, one black — fell on hard times in Evansville, Ind. Church staff are now experimenting with joint services and activities. There's even talk of a merger. 0 no Two once-vibrant Lutheran churches — one white, one black — fell on hard times in Evansville, Ind. Church staff are now experimenting with joint services and activities. There's even talk of a merger.

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]]> Unaffiliated Voters on the Rise in California More California voters are registering not as Republicans or Democrats, but as "decline to state," indicating no party preference. The ranks of the major parties are affected. Will this become a national trend? Wed, 24 Jan 2007 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6994689&ft=1&f=6938905 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6994689&ft=1&f=6938905 More California voters are registering not as Republicans or Democrats, but as "decline to state," indicating no party preference. The ranks of the major parties are affected. Will this become a national trend? 0 no More California voters are registering not as Republicans or Democrats, but as "decline to state," indicating no party preference. The ranks of the major parties are affected. Will this become a national trend?

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