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If we sow hate, we will reap division

Trump Sows Hate Whatever the outcome of the 2024 presidential election, there is one thing we can all agree upon: America is deeply divided, and that’s not good for our (capital D) Democracy. Nastiness, vilification, and “otherism” have become normalized.  Violent rhetoric has adults and children afraid that people will take up arms to “take our country back.”  What hope do we have at Unity? We all bear personal responsibility for this, starting by recognizing our own personal biases; I know I have them.  What have you said about Democrats? about Trump or his followers? about immigrants, politicians, transgender or …

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How Easy Would it Be for Trump to Destroy Democracy?

This is how autocrats do it. For the past decade, hundreds of articles and books have warned about the danger Trump poses to our (capital D) Democracy, often citing his similarities to dictators. Hundreds of former staffers and government officials—many from the Defense Department—have denounced Trump for president and warned of the threat he poses to national security.  Even  Trump’s ex-wife, Ivana, said that Donald read a book of Hitler’s speeches (a veritable roadmap),  kept in a bedside cabinet. It’s unprecedented. Yet millions of people are poised to select him to be one of the most powerful people on the …

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DEI One-Stop-Shop

Puzzle Peeps-byGerdAltmann-Pixabay Here is the info you need, compiled from my research and writings on the subject.  Much of my research is Kentucky related, as the state legislature has been sucked into the Culture War.  I address the many objections to DEI below. What is DEI? In short, DEI refers to programs and initiatives addressing Diversity (people from the rainbow of sub-cultures), Equity (fairness, equal opportunity, and justice), and Inclusion (belonging and feeling valued).  DEI principles may be applicable in: Workshops and trainings, Course content, Education methods, Student enrollment or classroom makeup, Community service and social justice work, Scholarships, On-campus …

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