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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Nusspectives Blog
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Dear Trump Voters: Now Who’s Going to be Blamed for Inflation and High Prices?
Read more: Dear Trump Voters: Now Who’s Going to be Blamed for Inflation and High Prices?Part 2 in a series of letters to Trump voters Exit polls and political pundits tell us Trump won the election largely because he was seen as strong on the economy. Voters believed he could turn their financial struggles into prosperity. In the wake of his victory, should the 75 million people who didn’t vote…
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Dear Trump Voters: For Love of Country, Let’s Talk
Read more: Dear Trump Voters: For Love of Country, Let’s TalkPart 1 in a series of letters to Trump voters Congratulations on electing Donald Trump as our 47th President. It wasn’t the outcome I wanted, and I candidly admit to being conflicted about how to respond to the loss. I ultimately decided there is no point in being bitter or combative. Instead, for the sake…
CURRENT SERIES
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.
MEET THE AUTHOR
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.