Unity
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WATCH: Samar Ali at Franklin Tomorrow’s #FrankTalks: Common Values, Shared Future: Pathway to Unity (Sept. 13)
Project co-chair Samar Ali speaks to the Franklin, TN community on "Common Values, Shared Future: The Pathway to Unity" Read MoreSep. 16, 2021
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WATCH: A discussion on 9/11: Two Decades Later with Jon Meacham, Samar Ali and Ganesh Sitaraman
[NOTE: the opening graphic plays for 2 minutes; Advance to 2:01 for the beginning of the program] In remembrance of the 20th Anniversary of the events of September 11, 2001, Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and the Vanderbilt Project on Unity… Read MoreSep. 3, 2021
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‘Fate of Fact,’ an audio documentary by Jon Meacham
This five-part audio series explores the question of how fear conquered truth, the history and origins of the strong grip misinformation and disinformation have on our politics, and how we got here today. The way forward isn’t about nostalgia, it’s not about sentimentality, it’s about seeing things whole. Read MoreJul. 26, 2021
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Reflections on Bridge Builders in a Polarized Age
When profiling diverse leaders across America—the bridge builders, who do not accept the status quo of bottomless rage toward others—I discovered that these bridge builders are countercultural. They do not accept buzzwords. They do not use labels. They choose nuance over caricature, realizing that when they box people in, they box themselves out of the possibility of meaningful connections that can lead to genuine change. Read MoreJul. 15, 2021
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What about religion? Christian politics are of sacred value in polarized times
Instead of being a force of division as argued by many pundits, religion can be a balm to a polarized country if we are willing to separate religious beliefs from their accompanying practices and ethics. Besides anchoring faith, religious practices and ethics can embody and enliven a democratic community by showing us how to live in and between different politics of sacred value. Read MoreJul. 12, 2021
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WATCH: “The Congressional Experience: An Institution Transformed” with U.S. Congressman David Price (D-NC)
U.S. Congressman David Price (D-NC) and Vanderbilt experts on American politics participated in a candid conversation charting the transformation of Congress. Vanderbilt political scientists Alan Wiseman and Larry Bartels will share their expertise with Rep. Price in a lively discussion laced with anecdotes and analysis from his book “The… Read MoreJun. 28, 2021
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Secrets of the White House Fellowship: What Everyone Needs to Know
For more than 55 years, White House Fellows have made important contributions to American democracy, and this program can serve as a model for those seeking to push back on polarization. Read MoreJun. 24, 2021