Here’s a resolution for a year that promises to be as divisive and angry as any in America’s recent history: give blood. With the elections still 11 months away, candidates already are emphasizing our differences, explicitly or implicitly appealing to voters along socioeconomic, racial/ethnic, religious, or other lines, often by magnifying real grievances or validatingContinue reading “A New Year’s Resolution for 2024: Give of Yourself for American Unity”
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Which Side Are You On? The Choice Every American Has to Make
The attack on the Capitol last Wednesday showed us the dividing line that matters more than any other for our country. The differences between conservatives and progressives, Republicans and Democrats, are real and important. Enduring racial disparities present profound challenges, as does the widening gap between our wealthiest and poorest citizens. Various regions of theContinue reading “Which Side Are You On? The Choice Every American Has to Make”
3 New Year’s Resolutions for a Healthier, Happier America
A trio of New Year’s resolutions that millions of people pursue to improve their personal lives also can go far toward enhancing our country’s political life and societal dynamics. Consider: Losing weight. Let’s resolve to shed the heavy burden of the disdain we too often feel for others with opposing views, the self-righteousness with whichContinue reading “3 New Year’s Resolutions for a Healthier, Happier America”
Consider This ‘Rapinoe Resolution’ for 2020
Looking for a New Year’s resolution that goes beyond losing weight (again) or reducing your credit card debt? Here’s one that will be good for you and the whole country. Megan Rapinoe, co-captain of the U.S. women’s national soccer team, presented it as her “charge to everyone” when speaking in July at a New YorkContinue reading “Consider This ‘Rapinoe Resolution’ for 2020”
Beyond Candidates and Causes, We Need Better Americans
We will elect a President one year from today. While the electorate is divided on many issues, there is agreement across the political spectrum that this campaign will be as contentious and downright nasty as any in recent history. The impeachment process will be a prime source of discord. There also is no shortage ofContinue reading “Beyond Candidates and Causes, We Need Better Americans”
Introduce Yourself (Example Post)
This is an example post, originally published as part of Blogging University. Enroll in one of our ten programs, and start your blog right. You’re going to publish a post today. Don’t worry about how your blog looks. Don’t worry if you haven’t given it a name yet, or you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just click theContinue reading “Introduce Yourself (Example Post)”
Better Americans 