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“It takes guts and humility to admit mistakes. Admitting we’re wrong is courage, not weakness.” -Roy T. Bennett

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In D.C., humility is rare—this is one of those moments.

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Being civil isn’t being soft. It’s being serious about solutions.

Ask: Am I seeking to be right—or to be effective?

What’s your reaction to a moment where principle seems to outweigh partisanship?

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Press freedom vs. Pentagon rules: reporters draw a line.

#Politics #News #Media #Government

It’s not soft to seek common ground. It’s strategic.

The Hidden Cause of America’s Mental Health Crisis - Builders Let’s look at how the constant “us vs. them” atmosphere seeps into our minds, our relationships, and even our blood pressure.

🧠 Something strange is happening to our collective sanity.

You’re not too old to rethink things. You’re wise enough to.

You can’t beat fear with more fear. Only with understanding.

Outrage is contagious. But so is courage.

Democracy dies when trust collapses—and trust collapses when we stop seeing each other as people.

What gives you hope—or concern—about the future after this ceasefire?

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A reminder that peace must be built…

#Politics #Peace #Israel #Palestine #Ceasefire

Anger is easy. Curiosity is harder—and braver.

Across party lines, Clinton and Rice see value in diplomacy—how should both major parties respond at this moment?

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Clinton, Rice, and Trump: a rare moment of agreement on diplomacy and peace.

#Politics #Israel #Gaza #Ceasefire

When certainty closes the door, curiosity opens it.

History shows: strongmen rise when citizens give up on each other.

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Selective outrage fuels selective justice.

How do you feel about schools banning cell phones during the day—helpful or too restrictive?

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Believe it or not, Americans are agreeing on something.

#Politics #School #Policy

When we normalize contempt, we weaken democracy’s guardrails.

Why the Gun Debate Feels Impossible—and How It Could Change - Builders Guns are one of America’s deepest divides—loaded (pun intended) with meaning far beyond policy. Here's how to bridge that divide.

Let's talk guns

Democracy isn’t self-sustaining. It needs citizens willing to defend it—peacefully.

Who deserves a shoutout today for making you feel fully heard and noticed?

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Want better relationships? It starts with this one overlooked skill.

#Politics #Relationships #Insight

Refusing to dehumanize your opponent is the bravest form of dissent.