In 2018, I found the political arena to be a very confusing place indeed. I didn’t know where I fit in, and, more importantly, I didn’t know what news sources to trust. Everyone seemed so angry and I wondered if we’d lost sight of connection and community.

So, I started The Civilian to provide easy-to-digest, non-partisan, unbiased breakdowns of political events. Interspersed with that, I talked about how to have civil discourse, how to treat each other well, and how to participate in democracy. I hoped to bring connection back.

Along the way, I unearthed a desire to further connect with you on lots of other topics. In January 2023, I’m starting a new concept that will broaden the things we talk about here at The Civilian. But no matter the topic, anything written here will be based upon the cornerstone of treating each other well.

Find out more about The Civilian here.

Find out more about Sarah (the publisher) here.

Find our issue index here.

And remember, all are welcome here. No matter your political background (or lack thereof) or how many news outlets you read. We are here to listen and treat you with respect and compassion. Contact Sarah with any questions, feedback, or comments!

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Come for an expert opinion? Well, you're in the wrong place. I'm just a civilian here, writing on topics ranging from civics & civility to being human. No matter the specific topic, the big umbrella here is treating each other well.