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The Building Civic Bridges Act

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A Congressional Act introduced by a bipartisan coalition to establish a pilot program within AmeriCorps, focused on building relationships across lines of difference, led by a new "Office of Civic Bridgebuilding."

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Polarization, Democracy, and Political Violence in the United States: What the Research Says

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From Rachel Kleinfeld and the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, an extensive, must-read analysis of the origins of the United States' ongoing political difficulties.

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Colleague and Context Posts for the Week of September 10, 2023

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More interesting reading from colleagues and others in allied fields on democracy, polarization, and related issues.

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Why civility should not trump free expression: Part 10 of answers to bad arguments against free speech from Nadine Strossen and Greg Lukianoff

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For those trying to think through what limits should be placed on free speech, a link to thoughts on one part of the argument plus links to 13 articles addressing other aspects of this complex issue.

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America Is Often a Nation Divided

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An informative look back at historical periods in which the US was as deeply divided as it is today. We got through those tough times and we can get through today's (if we work at it).

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Essentials of Social Innovation - Articles

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from the Stanford Social Innovation Review, a starter kit for "leaders of change" who are beginning to explore social innovation .

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What is Meritocracy For?

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An article that asks an all-important (but not commonly asked) question, what are the obligations of those who hold positions in the meritocracy?

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Why So Many Elites Feel Like Losers

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An especially perceptive article highlighting what happens when more people feel entitled to upper level positions in the social hierarchy than there are positions available.

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Difficult Dialogues National Resource Center

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DDNRC seeks to ensure that college campuses sustain freedom of expression and academic freedom, promote pluralism, and expand opportunities for constructive communication across different perspectives. 

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The Culture of Transgression

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An informed and thoughtful critique of the progressive, Democratic elite that does much to explain the intensity and strength of the populist opposition. Something everyone ought to read.

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