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...
by jpitney | May 8, 2020 | Civility
From the Foundation for a Better Life:
by jpitney | Apr 12, 2020 | Civility, Coronavirus
Alexandra Hudson at The Tennessean: Calamities such as COVID-19 illustrate that the decisions everyday Americans make with the common good in mind are far more optimal in preventing the virus’ spread, as they keep our freedoms intact. Daily acts of self-restraint for...
