Be a Good Citizen. Tips from Diplomat Richard Haass
Author and diplomat Richard Haass shares his quick “Haass Takes” on the 10 essential obligations of citizens that can help to heal a divided country and preserve American democracy.
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Let’s Talk Politics
The Pathfinder: Let’s Talk Politics Politics, religion, and money—the three topics we have long been told shouldn’t be discussed in polite company—but just about everyone does anyway. And that includes the places we work. Politics are often part of our…
Inside the workshops teaching friends, neighbors and political foes to compromise
The U.S. is facing a deep crisis of polarization that is threatening our democracy. From the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol to the recent assassination attempt against Donald Trump, we are seeing that the increasingly bitter, ugly language…
Cultivating Hope for the Nation’s Future
Embark on a journey to strengthen democracy and discover the transformative work of The Vanderbilt Project on Unity & American Democracy.
Hope in the Struggle: The Josie Johnson Story
A reflection on the life of freedom fighter and civic leader Dr. Josie Johnson, who fought for fair housing, education, and civil rights.
The Ballot Information Problem
Down the ballot, for those offices that don’t have big media budgets, coverage dries up. And with it, the information voters depend on to make informed choices vanishes as well.