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Matthew GreenJan 20, 20223 min readBipartisanship should not be an end in itselfHistory tells us that both political parties can – and sometimes have – agreed to do harmful things.
Jennifer N. VictorOct 12, 20214 min readThree things everyone can do to reinforce US democracyModeling democratic values in everyday choices strengthens the fabric that is the foundation for troubled democratic institutions. US...
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Matthew GreenSep 22, 20214 min readAre Democrats retaliating against Republicans who voted to undo the 2020 election?Inter-party punishments for the events of January 6th may be less widespread than they seem.
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