Raymond H. Dominick III discussed various periods of deep polarization in the four hundred years of American history.

Economist Narendra Sharma and Tim Wood, former member of the City of Beaufort’s Board of Zoning Appeals, discussed population growth, land use pressures, and resulting inequities.

Paul Weismantel noted that even though the social media businesses have taken some steps to offer privacy to users, the US Congress has done nothing. ”One side is against all the lies and the attacks that show up. The other side is against all control of what users can say. “

Despite the extraordinary measures taken by education professionals, the impact of Covid 19 had major and negative impacts on students, Tests given in 2020 show 70 percent of students performing lower than expected grade level.

Noting that discussion of universal health care (UHC) does not lend itself to 15 second sound bites, Dr. Moseley used statistics, anecdotes and comparisons in graphics and slides to make the case for the United States to change its system.

To counter hatred, Rabbi Brad Bloom recommends thinking globally, while acting locally. ”We are obligated to call out hatred when we see it,” he said.  ”Sometimes we must take risks, step out of comfort zones," he said.  ”We need to be civil to one another.