“Fixing” Civility Won’t Start with Politicians — It’s on Us
Civility begins with valuing other people as people. And if we want more of it, that starts with us.
What Do We “Owe” to Our Country? Part 2: Why Teaching Civics Matters
We could assemble and reach consensus to petition our government to teach more civics — if only people knew we had the right to do that.
What Do We “Owe” to Our Country? Part 1: The Bill of Obligations
We know we have rights as citizens. But what are our obligations?
Surprised by Joy
Great music can soothe the savage (and sore) soul. 25 joy-giving recommendations.
Responding to Injustice Part 2: What Kind of an Approach Might Work Today?
In our fractured society is there a way to convince the left behind to work together to reach the mountaintop?
Responding to Injustice Part 1: What Would We Have Done?
The new stage version of To Kill a Mockingbird forcers us to confront a tough question: how do we respond in the face of injustice?
America’s Epidemic of Loneliness Part 4: What Do We Do About It?
We can’t fix the problems of social isolation with loneliness robots or loneliness pills: we need to find new places where social interaction can happen, and do our own part as individuals.
America’s Epidemic of Loneliness Part 3: Suicide and Friendship
There are a lot of things public policy makers can look at to reduce the number of suicides in the US. But one thing all of us can do is to be a better friend.
America’s Epidemic of Loneliness Part 2: The Connection to Mass Shootings
Loneliness is growing — with high costs for all of us
Why (and How) to Save “The Institution”
When our trust for the institutions that make everyday life possible crumbles, we all suffer. How to rebuild that trust?
America’s Epidemic of Loneliness Part 1: Why We Should All Care
An epidemic of loneliness is creeping across the United States. What the numbers show.
The Tricky Path Forward for 2’s and 3’s
Seeing gray is hard in a world arguing black and white.