WASHINGTON EXAMINER: Gerrymandering Virginia won’t fix America — it will break trust further
Virginia has strong civil society but low trust in local government.
FAMILY STUDIES: High-Earning Women Are More Likely to Marry
For women ages 25 to 39, higher incomes are associated with higher marriage rates.
AMERICAN COMPASS: Ya Gotta Have Relationships to Make Relationships
Relationships are formed in the context of relationships. A point so obvious we often forget it.
THE CHRONICLE OF PHILANTHROPY: What to Know: A Beginner’s Guide to Closing Divides
Resources for newcomers to a growing philanthropic movement to heal the country’s fractures.
“A CIVIL SOCIETY - Celebrating Diversity of Opinion”
Our latest publication, described by The Washington Examiner as “An alarming report” that “You should read”, now available online
1/7 A Civil Society - FOREWORD
Without the welfare provided by wider associational life, federal programs would be swamped, writes Kiki Bradley
2/7 A Civil Society - INTRODUCTION
Societies with strong social capital can celebrate not only a diversity of backgrounds, but a diversity of opinions too
3/7 A Civil Society - “CAPITOL, CAPITAL” THE GROWTH OF POWER AND MONEY TO THE CENTER
How a philanthropic and political funding arms race has super-charged centralization and fueled polarization
4/7 A Civil Society - THE DECLINE OF TRUST AND THE CIVIL SOCIETY INSTITUTIONS THAT BUILD IT
Society-wide trust has collapsed with a decline in civil society institutions
5/7 A Civil Society - POLARIZATION, OR, DIVERSITY WITHOUT TRUST
Ending polarization doesn’t mean ending differences, tribes and clan are crucial for building society-wide trust
6/7 A Civil Society - POLICY SOLUTIONS - COOLING THE CENTER
De-escalating the arms race with policies to promote community non-profits and local funding
7/7 A Civil Society - CONCLUSION
It will take courage from the federal government, law makers, and the wealthy elite to back-down from their polarizing arms race
DESERET NEWS: The case for child care at work
Companies competing for workers can stand out by being family friendly and offering benefits tailored for parents.
SLOW BORING: Does the Bush-era poverty cure deserve a comeback?
Discussions about the impact of family structure on life outcomes are tricky in the United States.