Reconciling Differences and Building Middle Ground in America
In depth policy analyses that build understanding, search for common ground, and strive to reconcile differences.

In depth policy analyses that build understanding, search for common ground, and strive to reconcile differences.
LATEST BLOG POSTS
I can’t speak for all Americans, but I believe there are several of President Trump’s policy stances that most Americans can support or accept, at least in principle. Let me suggest a few: While most Americans can support or accept the policy stances cited above, we are heavily divided over President Trump’s willingness to use…
CURRENT SERIES
In this 4-part series we explore the threat of dictatorship and authoritarian rule coming to America. We’ll take a close look at proposals made by former President Trump and the Right. We’ll also explore whether it’s actually the Democrats who most threaten our democracy. The November presidential election promises to be a turning point, and every voter needs to decide where they stand on the proposals and threats to our democracy.
MEET THE AUTHOR
Decades of experience with the California Community College system and 15+ years of teaching public policy classes at a local law school sparked Tom’s desire to help bridge the gap in today’s America.
BE A PART OF THE SOLUTION
The sites below are resources that have been useful in my research and provide valuable services and information for those interested in topics such as public policy, government, media bias, and more. Click on the links to learn more about each or visit the Resources page.
Ad Fontes Media is a news rating company focusing on “reliability” and “bias” in reporting from some 2,000 news sources.
The Bridge Alliance is a left leaning coalition of about 100 organizations, “working together to promote healthy self-governance in our democratic republic.