The Catalyst: A Journal of Ideas from the Bush Institute

Profiles in Pluralism
Americans who are keeping this country united

This edition of The Catalyst: A Journal of Ideas from the Bush Institute illustrates the various ways in which a vital abstract concept, pluralism, plays out in American life today. In a series of essays and interviews, Profiles in Pluralism highlights people around the country working on the conviction that our differences don’t have to divide us – they can make us stronger.

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Understanding the other
Pearce Godwin, Founder of the Listen First Project and the #ListenFirst Coalition

Persistent misperceptions are what keep Americans divided. It’s time we get to know one another.

The right way to think about diversity
Nicole Bibbins Sedaca, the David and Kelly Pfiel Fellow at the Bush Institute

Competition and balance among different groups are what make America strong.

Pluralism isn’t purple
Chris Walsh, Director of Global Policy at the Bush Institute

The power of agreeing to disagree.

Finding God in each other
William McKenzie, Senior Editorial Advisor at the Bush Institute

Pastor Bob Roberts and Imam Mohamed Magid on how true faith requires us to engage with difference.

Unity in the trenches
Jason Galui, Lieutenant Colonel, USA (Ret.), Director of Veterans and Military Families at the Bush Institute

The world’s most pluralistic society is protected by its most diverse organization: the U.S. military.

Building bridges in the Divided States of America
Lawrence E. Adjah, Founder and Chairman of the Family Dinner Foundation

How familial connections can combat polarization.

Sparring for success
Anne Wicks, the Don Evans Family Managing Director of Opportunity and Democracy at the Bush Institute

American-style diversity is messy, sometimes bruising – and essential to leadership and good governance.

Pluralism in the pew
William McKenzie, Senior Editorial Advisor of the Bush Institute

Mark Oppenheimer on how people can disagree about faith – and most other things – but still get along.

Connecting on campus
Eboo Patel, Founder of Interfaith America

U.S. universities are the ideal place to teach Americans how to cooperate.

The secret of sacred spaces
Knox Thames, Senior Fellow at Pepperdine University

The mixed history of religious site reminds us that pluralism is always possible.

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