Carta de la Ciudad de México: ¿Puede la polarización construir democracia?

Uchas veces, el desacuerdo implica enemistad. La mejor apuesta para nuestro futuro es tender puentes entre los polos extremos

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No existen democracias sin algún tipo de polarización, lo que no es en sí mismo nocivo ni patológico. En realidad, las instituciones democráticas están diseñadas para canalizar el disenso, permitir la competencia pacífica entre grupos y partidos, y procesar las diferencias entre mayorías y minorías. Una dosis de polarización puede ser consustancial a la vida en una sociedad pluralista.

La intensidad de la polarización difiere dependiendo del tema y de la influencia de quien difunde mensajes divisivos. No es lo mismo la polarización que genera la inauguración …

A member of the Mexican National Guard stands in front of a red moving train in the Mexico City Metro subway.

A Letter from Mexico City: Can Polarization Build Democracy?

Too Often Disagreement Means Enmity. But Bridging Extremes Is the Best Bet for Our Future

What are the obstacles and opportunities facing democracy today? Zócalo is publishing a series of letters to highlight how the world’s democratic ideals are faring in practice. From Mexico: Public …

Poet Beau Sia | Zocalo Public Square • Arizona State University • Smithsonian

Poet Beau Sia

I’m a Lottery Draft Pick for Any Apocalypse Team

Beau Sia is a Tony-award-winning slam poet. Before he took part in this week’s Zócalo/Da
Poetry Lounge spoken word performance and conversation, “Does Democracy Need Poets?,” at ASU California Center in …

Poet and Educator Alyesha Wise | Zocalo Public Square • Arizona State University • Smithsonian

Poet and Educator Alyesha Wise

I Want to Be a Gentle Giant

Alyesha Wise is a poet, teaching artist, the co-founder of Spoken Literature Art Movement, and the director of program development for Street Poets, Inc. Before moderating Zócalo/Da Poetry Lounge’s event …

Poet Sekou Andrews | Zocalo Public Square • Arizona State University • Smithsonian

Poet Sekou Andrews

My Voice Is the Way That I Spring Into Action

Sekou Andrews is a poet, writer, producer, and an actor. Before he took part in this week’s Zócalo/Da Poetry Lounge spoken word performance and conversation, “Does Democracy Need Poets?,” at …

Poet Steve Connell | Zocalo Public Square • Arizona State University • Smithsonian

Poet Steve Connell

Poetry Can Be a Mirror to Hold You Accountable

Steve Connell is a spoken word artist and entertainer. Before he took part in this week’s Zócalo/Da Poetry Lounge spoken word performance and conversation, “Does Democracy Need Poets?,” at ASU California …