In the decades since the invention of the internet and the lessening of regulations on cable news networks, many have noticed a distinct change in the way that people speak to one another. Online, conversation seems stunted, partisan, and rude. But has much changed in society? Or have we just not noticed we’ve always been like this? To understand more of what’s happened to civility, we spoke with Alice Stewart, CNN political commentator and communications consultant; Michael Zeldin, TV legal analyst with experience stretching back to the Clinton impeachment proceedings; and Richard Levick, founder and CEO of LEVICK.

A Star Chamber? Is the 14th Amendment Next?
Photo from supremecourt.gov, modified for LEVICK blog “…it’s not right to say ‘Roe is on the ballot’ in November. The 21st century is on the ballot.” – Jennifer