Dear Friend,

Most recently, the rapture was supposed to happen on the 25th of September. In a video that went viral, pastor Josh claimed he saw Jesus in a vision. One of his flock said she could read people, and Pastor Josh was 100% telling the truth.  Jesus is coming, she said, whether we’re ready or not.  I’m inclined to believe them, because I’m pretty sure I saw Jesus on Hixson Pike yesterday. She was in front of Target, right there at the intersection, surrounded by all her earthly belongings and...

Dear Conservative Friend, It’s taken weeks of quiet (and not so quiet) struggle to find my way back to a place where I can write to you again. For the first time since I started this flawed but earnest letter-writing project, I’ve felt too raw—too hurt and betrayed, if I’m honest—even to consider reaching across the political divide. This is a painful confession given that I’ve been carrying this banner for years now, convinced, as I’ve been, that there is a way for Democrats and Republicans...

Each of us has a role to play when it comes to lowering the political temperature. How do we know if we’re making things better or worse?...