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Political Violence & US Democracy

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The Violence and Democracy Impact Tracker (VDIT) — a resource from Protect Democracy and the SNF Agora Institute — calculates the impact of political violence on eight distinct pillars of democracy in the United States. 

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Rebuild Trust in Politics: Common Sense Paper # 48

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Those who choose to run for office should evidence some knowledge and care for the principles of sound government. To build trust, they must exhibit both good intent and competence.

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Being Valued, Seen, and Heard in a Polarized Society

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Eileen Borris distinguishes between people's "personal stories" and "larger stories" -- who we are as part of a global human family, connected by transcendent values and spiritual natures.

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Three Organizations Teaching Students to Navigate Political Difference – BCB #94

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Profiles of 3 organizations (Essential Partners, Braver Angels, and the American Exchange Project) with noteworthy approaches to teaching students (and everyone else, really) do better deal with political conflict:

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