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A Weekly Digest from the Bush Center

July 30, 2021

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Any Hope for a Stable Afghanistan Requires Us to Support Its Women

Natalie Gonnella-Platts, Director of the Women’s Initiative at the George W. Bush Institute, explains how critical gains made by Afghan women and girls over the past two decades to create a brighter future for their country are now at risk. In an op-ed for The Hill , she writes that what happens to women and girls in Afghanistan will demonstrate to our allies and adversaries alike the true nature of America’s commitment to freedom, fairness, and constitutional order.
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THE OLYMPIC GAMES | Behind the Scenes of a Presidential Olympics Delegation
Spence Geissinger, who helped lead the planning and execution of President Bush’s visit to the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, joined Lindsey Knutson, Director of Leadership Programs at the Bush Institute and former Personal Aide to Mrs. Bush, to share memories and behind-the-scenes stories from the historic trip.
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HUMAN FREEDOM | The Impact of the North Korea Freedom Scholarship
Joseph Kim, Bush Institute Expert-in-Residence for the Human Freedom Initiative and a North Korean refugee, discusses how the North Korea Freedom Scholarship changes recipients’ lives.
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IN THE NEWS | Combating Disinformation Through Local News Ecosystems
Disinformation easily spreads in a news vacuum. William McKenzie, Senior Editorial Advisor at the Bush Institute and Pulitzer Prize winner, points out encouraging signs in the fight to ensure communities can enjoy a reliable flow of local information.
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MUSEUM UPDATE | Masks Now Required For Entry
The health and well-being of our guests, volunteers and staff is our top priority. Masks are now required inside the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in accordance with guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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