January 2026 - Page 2 of 2 - Public Square Magazine

A tidy study with a closed Bible on a desk beside an open laptop showing a podcaster on a video feed, the chair slightly pulled back as if someone just stood up.

The Most Corrosive Claim in American Politics: “Everything You’ve Been Told Is Wrong”

Dan Ellsworth1 month ago1 month ago08 mins

Does anti-elite media sharpen or shatter judgment? Extremist talking heads destabilize reality and easing moral inversion.

Friends together discussion current events, illustrating the ability of people to overcome political division in America.

We’re Not All That Divided: The Myth of a Nation Split in Half

Jared Paget2 months ago09 mins

Is polarization as deep as it looks? Outrage incentives distort perception, hiding broad agreement on key reforms.

Two spouses in jeans and sweaters fold laundry together, laughing softly. Ordinary shared work shows how daily sacrifice strengthens commitment in marriage.

The “Me-First” Ethic Is Breaking Marriages Before They Begin

Briella Smith2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Can couples lower divorce risk? Yes—shared religious worship predicts greater stability, meaning, and satisfaction.

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