Introduction

Summary

In polarized societies like the contemporary United States, communication seems both necessary and ineffective. We need passionate activism that can build coalitions, encourage cooperation, and challenge the myths that stand in the way of a more just social order. Silence favors those in positions of power; division favors the status quo. If society is to be reformed, let alone transformed, people will need to strengthen the bonds of fellowship that make democracy an effective check on totalitarianism.