My name is Max and I graduated from the University of Michigan (2020) with a degree in Political Science. I’m a news junky, extraordinarily mediocre golfer, and am constantly at odds with my passion for ice cream and lactose intolerance.

I founded Civil because I believe that most of the time, the mainstream media puts profit before people, sowing divisiveness, distrust, and animosity. The trajectory we’re on isn’t sustainable, and I (and the rest of the team) refuse to simply stand by and watch. I consider myself a liberal because I think it’s the duty of the lucky (and government) to help those who haven’t been.

My name is Nathan and I am a current senior at the University of Michigan, studying Data Science. I am a long distance runner, avid reader, and a part-time gamer.

I joined Civil to try to do my part to end the growing divide between Americans. This divide is fostered by the practices of the mainstream media, but I don't believe it has to be this way. I am conservative because I believe that personal responsibility is paramount to a sustainable society.

I graduated from the University of Michigan (2020) with degrees in Computer Science and Business Administration. I'm an avid skiier, car enthusiest, and adequate golfer.

I joined Civil as a strategic advisor to fight these slanted narratives, and help to re-introduce the common decency and respect that has been lost between the left and the right. I'm a right-leaning moderate because I believe that small government, free market capitalism, and preserving the sanctity of the first amendment are important elements in keeping our country moving forward towards a positive future.

My name is Marissa and I am graduating from the University of Utah with a degree in International Studies with an emphasis on economic development and a degree in Quantitative Analysis of Markets and Organizations with a Finance emphasis. I’m definitely a home body and I love to build planted aquariums and paludariums to live with.

I believe clear communication is rare but absolutely necessary to the health of any productive discussion. I have been sad to see those in my community stop communicating across the political spectrum. I became and editor and development consultant at Civil to help create a solution. I hold beliefs that vary across the political spectrum.

My name is Kevin and I am pursuing a Business Economics major with a minor in Mathematics at the University of Utah. I’m a skiing fanatic, and golf to pass the time between winters.

I joined Civil because I’m frustrated with the frequency my political discussions devolve into argument. I consider myself socially moderate and fiscally conservative.

My name is Liam and I am studying Economics and International Studies at Michigan, where I also serve as an elected representative on the Central Student Government.

I joined Civil because I think the issue of polarization and bias in the media has some very, very dangerous consequences for our republic and I want to help make sure we head down the right path instead of a destructive one. I consider myself a liberal because I believe the current playing field is not level, and not everyone is afforded the same freedoms and liberties based on inherent factors.

My name is Max and I am a fourth-year media studies major at the University of Virginia. I like to write about music, film, and politics, and in my free time I host a weekly radio show and try my best at photography.

I joined Civil because I want to help ease our nation's political polarization. For me, that starts with supplying readers with factual news content that is reliable and unbiased. I believe journalism is foundational to our democracy, and while I lean to the left in my political views, I think it is vitally important to inform readers about current events with a civil and moderate perspective.

My name is Alexis and I’m a sophomore at Claremont McKenna College majoring in Economics and Art History. When I’m not studying or playing softball, I love going on hikes or to the beach.

I joined Civil as a writer because I am tired of traditional news corporations amplifying political polarization for monetary gain. I am left leaning because I believe that a government should be active in promoting social and political change.

Hello! My name is Jared Amen and I am a fifth-year Computer Science student at the University of Utah. When I’m not working, I enjoy photography, music, writing, the occasional side coding project, and some video games from time to time.

I am helping to build Civil’s website, and I believe that our cause is incredibly beneficial for communities in today’s biased political landscape. I myself lean liberal, especially in social policies because I believe that liberal solutions to many problems are what’s best for the community and the individual in the long run.