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“Take 80% of something over 100% of nothing.” As part of Duke’s Sanford School of Public Policy Bridging the Divide series, former Sen. Richard Burr discussed the importance of listening, trust, and cross-partisan collaboration as foundations for effective governance
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Bridging the Divide: A Conversation with Former U.S. Senator Richard Burr | Sanford School of Public Policy

Sanford’s POLIS: Center for Politics kicked off its multipart Bridging the Divide series on Monday with the first event: a fireside chat with Provost Alec Gallimore and f

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Michiganders for Civic Resilience @miforcivicres.bsky.social · 4d

“We can debate our differences without demeaning each other.” New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently convened a bipartisan group of state and local leaders to highlight a shared commitment to respectful rhetoric and cross-party cooperation.
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Governor Hochul and Bipartisan Coalition of Elected Leaders Meet to Highlight Shared Commitment to Standing Against Political Violence

Governor Hochul convened a meeting with a bipartisan group of elected leaders to highlight a shared commitment to standing against political violence and bringing down the temperature on inflammatory ...

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Michiganders for Civic Resilience @miforcivicres.bsky.social · 4d

States are taking a stand against political violence. Across the country, state lawmakers are introducing tougher penalties for intimidation and threats against political figures and elected officials. Read more about these efforts in this Politico article.
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States try getting tough on political violence after Charlie Kirk killing

Lawmakers have been grappling with violence legislation after a year of targeted attacks.

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Michiganders for Civic Resilience @miforcivicres.bsky.social · 4d

Open dialogue fuels our democracy. In this 60 Minutes interview, eyewitnesses from Charlie Kirk’s murder call for increased civility and argue that more engagement across differences will help America heal.
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Eyewitnesses to Charlie Kirk's assassination call for civilized debate

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Michiganders for Civic Resilience @miforcivicres.bsky.social · 4d

Are online political discussions largely performative or driven by genuine dialogue? This article traces how online spaces have reshaped political discourse, often prioritizing performance over persuasion.
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Winning Is the Only Thing: My Journey Into the Viral, Vicious World of Political Online Debate

I watched five hours of lectures on how to dominate my foes on the internet.

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Michiganders for Civic Resilience @miforcivicres.bsky.social · 4d

The use of AI is making it harder for all of us to tell what is true and what is fake. The political consequences can be serious. This toolkit highlights digital-literacy techniques to help you recognize and protect yourself from AI-powered disinformation.
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Fighting the Liar’s Dividend: A Toolkit for Truth in the Digital Age

The Stakes: When Nothing Can Be TrustedTwo weeks before the 2024 election, a fake robocall mimicking President Biden's voice urged voters to skip the New Hampshire primary. According to AP News, it wa...

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Michiganders for Civic Resilience @miforcivicres.bsky.social · 4d

We are grateful to @detroitnews.com for publishing our Op-Ed. Scapegoating our political or ideological "others" only multiples the harm done by violence.

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Opinion: Scapegoating only multiplies the harm of political violence

It’s no secret that political and identity-based violence have become all too common across the country.

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Michiganders for Civic Resilience @miforcivicres.bsky.social · 11d

Roughly two thirds of Americans say harsh political rhetoric is fueling violence, according to a September Reuters/Ipsos poll.
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Americans believe harsh political rhetoric is fueling violence, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Roughly two out of three Americans believe that the harsh rhetoric used in talking about politics is encouraging violence, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted in the days following the killing of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk.

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Michiganders for Civic Resilience @miforcivicres.bsky.social · 11d

Democracy needs sports fans. Recent polling from More In Common shows that sports fans consistently demonstrate higher levels of civic participation and openness to collaboration than their non-fan counterparts.
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Fans, Politics, and the Power of Sports

A study by More in Common and FOX Sports reveals that Americans who are passionate sports fans demonstrate significantly higher levels of political and community engagement and are more open to cross-...

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Michiganders for Civic Resilience @miforcivicres.bsky.social · 11d

“We can disagree about the issues agreeably.” Following Charlie Kirk’s murder, CNN commentator Van Jones shares their final exchange, emphasizing the importance of civil discourse over censorship and outrage.
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Charlie Kirk DM’d me before he was murdered. Here’s what he said. | CNN Politics

The day before he was horrifically murdered, Charlie Kirk sent me a direct message on X.

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Michiganders for Civic Resilience @miforcivicres.bsky.social · 11d

Judy Woodruff sits down with Robert Putnam, author of the landmark book Bowling Alone, which explores America's decline of civic engagement and its negative effects on our democracy. Putnam reflects on how we became so polarized and what we can do to unify the nation.
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Robert Putnam reflects on how America became so polarized and what can unify the nation

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Michiganders for Civic Resilience @miforcivicres.bsky.social · 11d

Don’t just preach engagement, practice it.
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Opinion | What I Learned as a Liberal Faculty Adviser for a Turning Point USA Chapter

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Michiganders for Civic Resilience @miforcivicres.bsky.social · 11d

The call for civility in our politics is growing louder. Republican Governor of Utah Spencer J. Cox talks about restoring the health of our democracy in this 60 Minutes interview. Join the movement by practicing healthier rhetoric in your own political conversations.
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After Charlie Kirk assassination, Utah Gov. Cox urges U.S. away from division, violence | 60 Minutes

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Michiganders for Civic Resilience @miforcivicres.bsky.social · 19d

“Not everything is so hyper-partisan...There’s always room to try to find the common thread of what our values are and bring everybody together.” A recent CSM article highlights how bipartisan collaboration in Montana led to meaningful wins for the American people.
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Montana puts ‘red’ and ‘blue’ values in housing

In the state with the least affordable homes, lawmakers and citizens of different ideologies unite on reforms to lower prices, setting a model for nonpartisan solutions.

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Michiganders for Civic Resilience @miforcivicres.bsky.social · 19d

It takes all of us to condemn political violence. This Op-Ed reflects on the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk and offers strategies on how we all can contribute to a healthier public discourse.
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Voices: I research partisanship. Here’s how we prevent political violence.

"Our misperceptions can become self-fulfilling. When partisans believe the other side is willing to undermine democracy, they become more willing to do so themselves," Ben Lyons writes.

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Michiganders for Civic Resilience @miforcivicres.bsky.social · 19d

By choosing simple decency in how we treat one another, we help lower the temperature of our public life and strengthen the health of our republic. This Psychology Today article shares practical steps for bringing decency back into our civic space.
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Decency Is the Small Word That Holds a Big Country Together

Decency—America’s quiet strength—is fading. Yet small daily acts of respect could restore civility, ease divisions, and strengthen democracy. Here's how we can revive it.

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Michiganders for Civic Resilience @miforcivicres.bsky.social · 19d

Don’t take the bait. This Foundation for Defense of Democracies article details Russia’s disinformation campaign in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder. “We must not allow our grief to be manipulated by those who oppose everything America stands for.”
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America’s enemies want us at each other’s throats over Charlie Kirk — don’t take the bait

As Americans grappled with grief over the assassination of Charlie Kirk, malign foreign governments maneuvered to exploit the shock.

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Michiganders for Civic Resilience @miforcivicres.bsky.social · 19d

Utah Governor Spencer Cox (R) and New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) recently sat down to share insights on overcoming polarization to better serve their constituents.
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Utah and New Mexico governors share message of political pragmatism

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox (R) and New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) spoke on decreasing polarization by prioritizing conversation and turning down the temperature of American politics, an issue m...

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Michiganders for Civic Resilience @miforcivicres.bsky.social · 19d

Seeing all our friends again, regardless of party affiliation, was a great reminder that we know how to do this: we can have vigorous policy debates while maintaining each other’s humanity. Thank you to everyone who could make it out!
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Michiganders for Civic Resilience @miforcivicres.bsky.social · 19d

Yesterday, we held a legislative reunion with our former colleagues in the Michigan legislature. It was so great to see everyone, hear what they’ve been up to & discuss how we can work together to fulfill the mission of Michiganders for Civic Resilience.
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Michiganders for Civic Resilience @miforcivicres.bsky.social · 20d

While we wait for more information, let’s resist the urge to speculate or spread divisive commentary. That only deepens mistrust and fuels more conflict. Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, and everyone impacted by this tragedy in Dallas.
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Michiganders for Civic Resilience @miforcivicres.bsky.social · 20d

Michiganders for Civic Resilience condemns the recent shooting at the ICE facility in Dallas, Texas. No matter where we stand politically, most Americans agree—violence is never the answer.

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