by jpitney | Feb 17, 2020 | Civility, George Washington
At USA Today, Jill Lawrence write of George Washington: As a teenager, he copied into his school book scores of “rules of civility” in circulation at the time. Rule 1: “Every Action done in Company, ought to be with Some Sign of Respect, to those that are Present.”...
by jpitney | Feb 15, 2020 | Civility
Former Representative Lee Hamilton at The Tribune-Star: Where many of us grew up — and still, to this day — talking easily, comfortably, and courteously with one another is the way we resolve our problems. Especially at the state and local level, political leaders...
by jpitney | Feb 15, 2020 | Civility, Presidency
At The Washington Times, Tim Young writes about the presidential race: The exceptions to all of this ridiculousness were the supporters of entrepreneur, philanthropist, and sadly, now former presidential candidate Andrew Yang. In the middle of all of the screaming and...
by jpitney | Feb 7, 2020 | Civility, Claremont McKenna College, Religion
In May, Claremont McKenna College reported on Arthur Brooks’s commencement address: The revolution America needs, he said, “is to love your enemies”—also the message at the heart of Brooks’ recently released book, Love Your Enemies: How Decent People Can...
by jpitney | Feb 6, 2020 | Civility
Robert L. Talisse at The Conversation: Civility is a two-way street, an obligation between two people. It’s like the playground rule of keeping your hands to yourself, which still lets you defend yourself against an attack. Kids have to keep their hands to themselves,...
by jpitney | Feb 4, 2020 | Civility, Public Opinion
Tess Bonn at The Hill: An overwhelming majority of Americans say it’s important for politicians to treat each other with civility, according to a new Hill-HarrisX survey released Monday. Ninety percent of respondents nationwide said that it’s important for...
