What does this lesbian talking head from Fox News have to say about being politically correct?

At Upworthy, we talk a lot about how to rise above partisan bullsh*t while still being able to discuss political stuff that really matters. It’s a really hard line to walk, but this TED talk struck me as the best place to start — and keep returning to.

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