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Bringing Unity to America: An Open Letter to President-elect Biden

First of all, thank you for your commitment to leadership and service and most of all, to building a unified America. While COVID-19 is probably the most serious challenge you now face, it is one of many. Please do not allow the importance of re-building a common understanding of and commitment to American values to […]

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Why We See Things So Differently – An Excerpt from Magenta Nation

Ever wonder why Americans can think so differently about life, politics and behavior? Maybe these differences are “wired” in our brains. Read this excerpt from the book, “Magenta Nation: A Path to Healing Ourselves and Our Nation” by Joy Scott… Why We See Things So Differently To understand how to build bridges instead of division,

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I’m Not Gonna Throw Away My Shot – and Neither Should You

Like millions of Americans, I was transfixed by the July 4 broadcast of “Hamilton,” the brilliant and revolutionary musical about Alexander Hamilton and the birth of America, performed by a splendid diverse cast and sung in rap. The musical’s recurring theme of “I’m Not Gonna Throw Away My Shot” had multiple meanings – the ambition

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