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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Paradox: Americans Are Polarized, Yet We Agree on Many Policies
Read more: Paradox: Americans Are Polarized, Yet We Agree on Many PoliciesFourth in a series, “Rejecting the Politics of Division and Embracing Unity” Looking at the graphic above, it’s clear that Democrats and Republicans have become increasingly polarized. Each party views the other as radical, out of touch, and unattuned to the needs of the American people. The parties view each other with increasing disdain because…
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Is Trump’s Republican Base As Solid as Ever?
Read more: Is Trump’s Republican Base As Solid as Ever?According to conventional wisdom, President Trump’s Republican base has always been rock solid. To drive this point home, Trump once famously said, “I could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot somebody, and I wouldn’t lose any voters, OK?” While my hunch is to agree with the conventional wisdom, I decided to put…
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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.