I had the opportunity to interview two friends who stand on opposite sides of the political divide, discussing how it affects their relationship. Chris embraces the progressive democrat ideology, while Sean identifies as a Libertarian. My initial conversation with Sean took place in the summer of 2020, and I followed up with him in the spring of 2021. Throughout our discussion, we explored various reasons behind the deepening divide, the tendency for people to form tribes with rigid membership boundaries, and our growing inability to engage in civil conversations with individuals who hold different ideologies without resorting to name-calling.
Can This Friendship Be Saved? Sean’s Story
