George W. Bush Presidential Center
Five for Friday
A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential Center
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, director of global policy at the Bush Institute, wrote.

Read Democracy is a Verb Halloween column on democratic values
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
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
Global democracy delivers prosperity
Article by Nicole Bibbins Sedaca, the Kelly and David Pfeil fellow at the Bush Institute
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
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 | The Diplomat
Op-ed by Natalie Gonnella-Platts, global policy director at the Bush Institute, and Jessica Ludwig, fellow at the Bush Institute

Chances of a U.S.-North Korea summit fade as Kim Jong Un doubles down on Russia, China alliances
Article by Joseph Kim, program manager of global policy at the Bush Institute

New sanctions on Russia are a step in the right direction
Article by Albert Torres, Bush Institute's corruption and kleptocracy expert

Monthly immigration update
Article by Laura Collins, director of the Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative

My homeless friends don’t hide their mistakes. The city should help them | The Dallas Morning News
Op-ed by Bill McKenzie, senior editorial advisor at the Bush Institute

The Struggle for Freedom: Tanzanian opposition leader Lissu faces treason charges after calling for election reform
Article by Bush Institute Fellow Jessica Ludwig

How North Korea’s `Zero COVID’ Plan Backfired – Katrin Katz
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
Article by Nicole Bibbins Sedaca, the Kelly and David Pfeil Fellow at the Bush Institute

Mark your calendars
Upcoming Engage at the Bush Center events
presented by NexPoint

Game Changer: United by Sports
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
 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
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
Supported by Susan S. Fischer
Saturdays through Nov. 22 at 10 a.m. CT

Holiday Choir and Musical Performances at the Bush Museum
Nov. 14 – Dec. 14

Young Professionals Holiday Party
Young Professionals member exclusive – become a member today
Dec. 5 | 6:30 p.m. CT

Presidents Day Free Admission Day to the Bush Museum
Feb. 16 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT

Situation Room Presentations
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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Dallas, Texas 75205

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