by jpitney | Nov 23, 2020 | China, Civility
Alexander Hamilton, Feberalist 6: A man must be far gone in Utopian speculations who can seriously doubt, that if these States should either be wholly disunited, or only united in partial confederacies, the subdivisions into which they might be thrown would have...
by jpitney | Nov 18, 2020 | California Politics, Civility, Local Government
Erica L. Manuel at CalMatters: Local elected officials can and should step up and lead by example to model unity and encourage public trust and confidence. Cities statewide can view the recent election as the proverbial “reset button” and embrace changes to the...
by jpitney | Nov 17, 2020 | Civility, Congress, House of Representatives, Uncategorized
Kevin Kosar at The Hill: For the past two years, the Modernization Committee pursued its work diligently. It held 16 congressional hearings and six virtual discussions, and listened to the complaints and advice from legislators, experts, and the private sector. Last...
by jpitney | Nov 13, 2020 | Civility
From Boeing: Boeing and Allen University announced today a new $1.5 million partnership to establish the Boeing Institute on Civility at Allen University. The Boeing Institute will be a national hub for teaching and provide programming aimed at advancing civil...
by jpitney | Nov 11, 2020 | Civility, Presidency
From Former President George W. Bush: I just talked to the President-elect of the United States, Joe Biden. I extended my warm congratulations and thanked him for the patriotic message he delivered last night. I also called Kamala Harris to congratulate her on her...
by jpitney | Nov 10, 2020 | Civility, Presidency
The letter from @GeorgeHWBush to @billclinton showed true leadership. Pres. Reagan wrote a personal letter to Pres Bush for their transition pic.twitter.com/Kfi6AxprlS — Bush Library (@Bush41Library) October 21, 2016
