by jpitney | Nov 27, 2020 | Civility
Henry A. Brechter and Stephanie Bond at USA Today: In early 2020, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce moved to reward members of Congress who demonstrate these values. Two new awards recognize “members of Congress who demonstrate the bipartisan leadership and constructive...
by jpitney | Oct 16, 2020 | Civility
From WBAL in Baltimore: We are in the throes of the election season. The signs are everywhere, literally, on our lawns, in our mailboxes and on our televisions — messages from candidates vying for our vote.All are the hallmarks of a normal election...
by jpitney | Sep 5, 2020 | Civility, Congress, House of Representatives
Edie Ritter at The Morning Call: In 1978, when my then-husband Don Ritter was first elected to the House of Representatives from the Pennsylvania 15 Congressional seat, the Washington political scene was different than it is now. At that time, members of both parties...
by jpitney | Jul 22, 2020 | Civility, Congress, House of Representatives
Mike Lillis at The Hill: House leaders in both parties moved swiftly on Tuesday to promote civility — and tamp down lingering tensions — by challenging a conservative lawmaker who had accosted a liberal Democrat on the Capitol steps a day earlier. Confronting...
by jpitney | Jul 16, 2020 | Civility, Education
The 2020-2021 school year is approaching and The Be Kind People Project is equipping parents and teachers with the tools and programs they need to head back to school while facing a new normal in the classroom (or virtual classroom). The Be Kind People Project will...
