America at Its Best
Read the the latest issue of The Catalyst: A Journal of Ideas from the Bush Institute

America at its best is a compassionate country, one where individuals help their neighbors, organizations and businesses lend a hand, and communities come together when we need it most. This special issue of The Catalyst honors the helpers and heroes among us, those who stay committed to kindness and courage amid the crisis.

 

Issue Highlights
We Rise or Fall Together — and We Are Determined to Rise
An Essay by President George W. Bush

Reminded that the suffering we experience as a nation does not fall evenly, Americans commit extraordinary acts of kindness and compassion every day.

All Around Us, There are Helpers
An Essay by Mrs. Laura Bush

Inspirational stories from Americans of all walks of life remind us that now is a great time to teach our children that everyone can be a hero.

Tackling Hunger and Food Insecurity
A Conversation with Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America

An estimated 17 million more Americans will become food insecure in the coming months, making organizations like Feeding America even more critical.

Finding Hope and Availability
A Conversation with Bob Goff, New York Times Best-Selling Author

Bob Goff has crossed the globe to spend his favorite currency: kindness. But he explains how you can spread hope without leaving your own neighborhood.

American Businesses Meet Crisis with Innovation and Generosity
An Essay by J.H. Cullum Clark, Director at the Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative

Businesses are bringing solutions to the crisis because they have the know-how and capital, it’s in their interest to do it, and it’s the right thing to do.

In Dark Times, Americans Rise to the Challenge
An Essay by Jay Bhatt, D.O., Internist and Presidential Leadership Scholar

As the coronavirus spread, the medical community mobilized to make the most of every asset, even abandoned hospitals — requiring collaboration at every step.

Swinging at Opportunities to Help
A Conversation with Los Angeles Dodgers Pitcher Clayton Kershaw and Ellen Kershaw, Co-Founders of Kershaw's Challenge

Success in baseball has provided means to help their local communities — along with helping children desperately in need in Zambia.

 

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