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October 31, 2025
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Civility in Pop Culture
“That sense of civility in Ghostbusters 2 literally saves the world. More mundanely (but still pretty extraordinarily), it allows fellow citizens to engage in things like civil discourse. Civility also ties our country together in more profound ways,” Chris Walsh ([link removed]) , director of global policy at the Bush Institute, wrote.
Read Democracy is a Verb Halloween column on democratic values ([link removed])
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Final weekend to see President Bush’s paintings at the Bush Museum
A Shining City on the Hilltop, a collection of paintings by President Bush that captures life across the Bush Center and SMU’s campus, open through Nov. 2
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Applications for the Bush Institute’s Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program are now open
VLP enhances the impact of and builds skills for individuals serving the veteran and military family community
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Global democracy delivers prosperity
Article by Nicole Bibbins Sedaca ([link removed]) , the Kelly and David Pfeil fellow at the Bush Institute
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Bush Museum named Best Museum in Dallas Morning News’ 2025 Best in DFW: People’s Choice Awards
Based on public votes, the Bush Museum was also recognized as a silver winner for best place to take visitors and best place to volunteer
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Countdown to America’s 250th Anniversary
Weekly Quotes from figures who have shaped our country

“Man's capacity for justice makes democracy possible, but man's inclination to injustice makes democracy necessary.”

– Reinhold Niebuhr in Democracy, Secularism and Christianity, 1953
In Case You Missed It
Further News, Analysis, and more from the Bush Center

Restricting internet access is the Taliban’s latest ploy to cut off Afghanistan’s most vulnerable ([link removed]) | The Diplomat
Op-ed by Natalie Gonnella-Platts ([link removed]) , global policy director at the Bush Institute, and Jessica Ludwig ([link removed]) , fellow at the Bush Institute
Chances of a U.S.-North Korea summit fade as Kim Jong Un doubles down on Russia, China alliances ([link removed])
Article by Joseph Kim ([link removed]) , program manager of global policy at the Bush Institute
New sanctions on Russia are a step in the right direction ([link removed])
Article by Albert Torres ([link removed]) , Bush Institute's corruption and kleptocracy expert
Monthly immigration update ([link removed])
Article by Laura Collins ([link removed]) , director of the Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative
My homeless friends don’t hide their mistakes. The city should help them ([link removed]) | The Dallas Morning News
Op-ed by Bill McKenzie ([link removed]) , senior editorial advisor at the Bush Institute
The Struggle for Freedom: Tanzanian opposition leader Lissu faces treason charges after calling for election reform ([link removed])
Article by Bush Institute Fellow Jessica Ludwig ([link removed])
How North Korea’s `Zero COVID’ Plan Backfired – Katrin Katz ([link removed])
New Strategerist podcast episode featuring Katrin Katz, adjunct fellow with the Center for Strategic and International Studies Korea chair
The United States should reassert its global leadership on religious freedom ([link removed])
Article by Nicole Bibbins Sedaca ([link removed]) , the Kelly and David Pfeil Fellow at the Bush Institute
Mark your calendars
Upcoming Engage at the Bush Center events
presented by NexPoint

A Conversation with The Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond, and Her Daughters, Alex and Paige ([link removed])
Nov. 13 | 6:30 p.m. CT

Deck the Halls: Holiday Traditions at the White House ([link removed])
Nov. 18 | 6:30 p.m. CT
Merry & Bright Night ([link removed])
Dec. 5 | 6 p.m. CT
A Nation Begins: A Conversation with Ken Burns and Rick Atkinson ([link removed])
Feb. 11, 2026 | 6:30 p.m. CT
Laura Bush Book Club with Author Allison Pataki ([link removed])
May 14, 2026 | 6:30 p.m. CT
Also happening at the Bush Center

Game Changer: United by Sports ([link removed])
Supported by Garry Weber
A special exhibit in which sports make history and our nation takes the field
Open now
A Shining City on the Hilltop ([link removed])
A new art exhibit by President Bush on display in the Bush Museum through Nov. 2
Veterans Day Free Admission Day to the Bush Museum ([link removed])
Courtesy of Sewell Automotive Companies
Nov. 11 | 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT (extended hours)

Fall Guided Tour of the Laura W. Bush Native Texas Park ([link removed])
Supported by Susan S. Fischer
Saturdays through Nov. 22 at 10 a.m. CT
Holiday Choir and Musical Performances at the Bush Museum ([link removed])
Nov. 14 – Dec. 14
Young Professionals Holiday Party ([link removed])
Young Professionals member exclusive – become a member today ([link removed])
Dec. 5 | 6:30 p.m. CT
Presidents Day Free Admission Day to the Bush Museum ([link removed])
Feb. 16 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT
Situation Room Presentations ([link removed])
Fridays | 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. CT
Saturdays | 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. CT
Sundays | 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. CT
Mondays | 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. CT

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About the George W. Bush Presidential Center

Located on the SMU campus in Dallas, Texas, the George W. Bush Presidential Center is a nonpartisan institution advancing the timeless values of freedom, opportunity, accountability, and compassion. The Bush Center comprises the George W. Bush Presidential Museum and the George W. Bush Institute, a solution-oriented policy organization focused on ensuring opportunity for all, strengthening democracy, and advancing free societies through policy solutions and public engagement. The Bush Center also houses the George W. Bush Presidential Library, operated by the National Archives and Records Administration, which provides access to official documents and artifacts from the George W. Bush Administration.


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