Commentary: The media have a responsibility to encourage civility

In June of 2018, a Virginian restaurant refused to serve White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders, igniting a conversation about civility within the Republican Party. Many Democrats scoffed at the Republicans’ hypocritical outrage. Then-candidate Donald Trump had joked about imprisoning Hilary Clinton. Clearly, the lack of civility exists on both sides.The sensationalism of modern newscasts reflects their true priority: ratings. This trend also exists in online media. The number of people