Reconciling Differences and Building Middle Ground in America
In depth policy analyses that build understanding, search for common ground, and strive to reconcile differences.
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Quitting Obama’s Nuclear Deal Exposed Trump’s Naivety and Arrogance in Dealing with Iran
Read more: Quitting Obama’s Nuclear Deal Exposed Trump’s Naivety and Arrogance in Dealing with IranPresident Trump continues to bash Obama’s 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal (the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA) as the “worst deal ever.” He argues that it failed to permanently prevent Iran from having a nuclear weapon. It also failed to address the full range of threats posed by Iran, especially its growing missile capabilities.…
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Back and Forth Fighting is Getting Us Nowhere
Read more: Back and Forth Fighting is Getting Us NowhereThird in a series, “Rejecting the Politics of Division and Embracing Unity” Most of us are generally aware of the constant fighting between America’s political parties. Republicans and Democrats are locked in an ongoing battle for control. The victorious party imposes its policies and wipes out the gains of the vanquished party. Eventually, the vanquished…
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American Democracy: Is Dictatorship on the Horizon?
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.
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Tom Nussbaum
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.
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Resources
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
Ad Fontes Media is a news rating company focusing on “reliability” and “bias” in reporting from some 2,000 news sources.
Braver Angels
Braver Angels is a citizen’s organization created in 2016 devoted to depolarizing America.
Bridge Alliance
The Bridge Alliance is a left leaning coalition of about 100 organizations, “working together to promote healthy self-governance in our democratic republic.
Common Ground Committee
Common Ground Committee is a nonpartisan, citizen-led organization.
Unify America
This organization partners with nonprofits, colleges, and other organizations to deliver live, interactive experiences that reduce contempt and repair partisan divides.