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Political incivility isn't new; heated exchange is part of democracy. But there are reasons to believe that incivility has gained a new role in our politics. Social media has made toxic and outrageous comments a means to acquire the most valuable commodity of contemporary politics: attention.
Mar 31, 2025, 8:06 AM
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