Two former legislators explain how government can work again through renewing centrism and pragmatic idealism.

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A Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Senior Fellow details how to curb rising political violence.

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A Bush Institute Fellow describes his role as Chicago’s Superintendent of Police in helping police officers defuse community tensions.

Purdue University’s President discusses how universities can strengthen the common good.

Three U.S. mayors write how they build consensus around priorities.

The Bush Center President and CEO observes how effective leadership can strengthen our democracy.

The Bush Institute’s Ann Kimball Johnson Director of Education and Opportunity assesses author Amanda Ripley’s ideas for resolving intense conflicts.

The Bush Institute’s Managing Director of Leadership and Programming explains why disagreeing can be a good thing – if people share a goal.

Two longtime Bush Institute colleagues engage each other on how they have remained friends despite their differing views.

The Bush Institute’s Executive Director details how Congress can pass legislation that benefits Americans.

The Catalyst’s Editorial Assistant reports on how changing social media use can close the gaps in our divided society.

The Director of the Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative shows how social capital develops trust and civil engagement.

The Bush Institute’s Director of Women’s Advancement outlines ways to stop the scourge of violence against women.