Are cuts to healthcare funding to blame for the government shutdown?

How can individuals or media outlets effectively communicate about complex social issues without falling into the "sanctimonious" or "ideologically blinkered" traps you've described?
How important is mutual understanding of culture and cooperation compared to language in achieving national unity in India?
What are some healthy ways to cope with jealousy when your partner admits to liking someone you know?
Why do some people blame others for their driving mistakes, and have you ever been on the receiving end of such blame?
My ex already has a new girlfriend, but he still gets offended or defensive when someone talks about me. What should I do?
You stress the importance of being truthful in conversations with a partner. What's the biggest internal barrier people face when trying to be completely honest about their feelings?
Have you ever witnessed or been part of a strange or awkward public meeting that made you question what was really going on?
Is there a situation where you believe a partner should not forgive someone who cheated?
What foundational elements of a relationship might help prevent one partner from feeling the need to spy on the other?