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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Are High Gas Prices Just Short-term Pain for Long-term Gain?
Read more: Are High Gas Prices Just Short-term Pain for Long-term Gain?In a Truth Social post on March 8, President Trump told Americans high gas prices were temporary, as he wrote: “Short term oil prices, which will drop rapidly when the destruction of the Iran nuclear threat is over, is a very small price to pay for U.S.A., and World, Safety and Peace. ONLY FOOLS WOULD…
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Why Trump Will End the War with Iran Any Day Now
Read more: Why Trump Will End the War with Iran Any Day NowA few hours after attacking Iran on February 28, President Trump released a video informing us that massive and ongoing military combat operations were launched to eliminate imminent threats from the Iranian regime. He also said he wanted to end 47 years of Iran threatening world peace through countless attacks on other countries, including murder…
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.
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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.