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- Dante Barksdale, ‘heart and soul’ of Safe Streets, is shot to death Sunday in Baltimore, officials say -- A sobering reminder of the risks faced by those trying to bring peace to violence-torn communities and what we owe to those willing to take up the challenge. #mbi_colleague -- Jan 25
- Shamil Idriss and Cynthia Miller Idriss talk about the follow up to the U.S. Capitol attack. -- Shamil Idriss and his wife Cynthia Miller Idriss talk out responses US extremism and the events of January 6 on CNN Newsroom. -- Jan 25
- Types of Justice -- It is hard to fight for justice when you don't know what it means. This essay helps you decide what types of justice are worth fighting for. #mbi_cci -- Jan 25
- Coexistence Is the Only Option -- It's time to abandon the illusion that the other side will decide that we were right all along. We need to learn how to live together despite our differences. #mbi_context -- Jan 25
- President Donald J. Trump: The End -- For the new Biden era, a challenge--act in ways that surprise our political adversaries on the "upside" by being more reasonable than they expect. #mbi_context -- Jan 24
- Morton Deutsch on Understanding and Overcoming Oppression -- For a time when it seems like everyone thinks they're being oppressed by someone, a comprehensive look at what oppression really is and what to do about it. #mbi_fundamentals -- Jan 24
- Why Nonviolent Communication Literacy is a critical 21st Century Literacy Skill? -- An important reminder that we need to emphasize constructive conflict communication skills as we teach people how to navigate modern, high-tech society. #mbi_colleague -- Jan 24
- Finding Common Ground / Constructive Addressing Differences: a Discussion Guide -- For a time when it seems like our differences are unbridgeable, a guide to finding what binds us together and dealing with what drives us apart. #mbi_cci -- Jan 20
- Five Framing Tips: Framing for Social Change -- An example of how cognitive science and the theory of framing can be applied in ways which help us make things better. #mbi_colleague -- Jan 20
- Relativity In Portland: The Other Insurrection -- From Portland, case study in how aggressive protest campaigns can cross the bounds of civility and become counterproductive. #mbi_context -- Jan 20
- The welfare state is extremely good -- An eloquent and persuasive defense, with lots of statistics, of the United States' many "welfare state" programs. #mbi_context -- Jan 20
- Hyper-Polarization, the Pandemic, and the Need for a "Lifeboat Ethic" -- As we struggle to navigate the terrible storm produced by the pandemic, the economic crisis, and climate-related disasters, it makes sense to adopt a lifeboat ethic, put aside our differences, and work together to address the big threats. #mbi_cci -- Jan 20
- Countering Global Kleptocracy: A New US Strategy for Fighting Authoritarian Corruption -- A comprehensive examination of the pervasive threat to democracy, prosperity and security posed by globalized corruption. #mbi_colleague -- Jan 20
- Grievance politics is a dead-end road -- For conservatives (and progressives) an exploration of the pitfalls and dangers of a politics based on grievances and anger. #mbi_context -- Jan 20
- Third Siders -- For those who are looking for a way to be part of efforts to start reconciling our divided society, Bill Ury offers great advice, become a Third Sider. #mbi_cci -- Jan 19
- Essential Reading for Skeptics (and Others) -- For those who don't really trust mainstream liberal media, more conservatively-oriented sources of reliable information. #mbi_context -- Jan 19
- World Happiness Report 2020 -- A report on an effort to understand and quantify the intangible quality-of-life factors that really matter and should play a bigger role in policy. #mbi_colleague -- Jan 19
- The Woke Future -- Imagine a West where liberal ideals have shriveled away. Could a "successor ideology" be taking over? #mbi_context -- Jan 19
- Trump Ignites a War Within the Church -- A report on a critically important "does the ends justify the means" conflict that has erupted among President Trump's evangelical supporters. #mbi_context -- Jan 18
- What Happens When We Have an Election That Both Sides Absolutely Positively Can't Afford to Lose? -- We just had an election that both sides felt they couldn't lose. Now, our ability to reunify the US depends upon overcoming misinformation and assuring Republicans that, even in defeat, their vital interests be still be protected. #mbi_cci -- Jan 18
- How to Democracy -- Your guide to public participation during an unprecedented hybrid legislative session. -- From Montana, a hopeful story about how, amid the pandemic, Zoom can be used to expand involvement in state-level politics. #mbi_colleague -- Jan 18
- QAnon Woke Up the Real Deep State -- Sound advice for anyone contemplating crossing the line between nonviolent protest and direct attacks upon the US government and the rule of law. #mbi_context -- Jan 18
- Mavis Staples - Eyes on the prize -- For Martin Luther King day, a moving reminder of what he was up against and what he was able to accomplish. -- Jan 17
- Power Strategy Mix -- We need to remember that, in many ways, coercion is the weakest form of power. It generates a terrible and often counterproductive backlash. The real key to sustainable change is persuasion and exchange. #mbi_cci -- Jan 17
- Shamil Idriss: America’s Hard Path Forward -- We must address extremist groups' grievances, while standing firm against their extreme actions. By focusing on commonalities, as well as differences, we can find a path forward. #mbi_colleague -- Jan 17
