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Nov 16, 2023 · Women and men who demonstrate political courage are essential to a democracy, for as the 35th President John F. Kennedy wrote in the 1957 Pulitzer Prize winning book, Profiles in Courage: "The true democracy, living and growing and inspiring, puts its faith in the people – faith that the people will not simply elect men who will represent their views ably and faithfully, but also elect men ...
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First off, we took this brief social courage assessment, which allowed us to check on our own level of comfort when taking social risks in a group, and to consider the possible unforeseen consequences of doing so. Peter: I focused on my experiences at my workplace, Columbia University, for this exercise. Intellectual freedom is supposedly celebrate...
In March 2023, Adam Hoffman, a senior at Princeton, wrote a New York Times piece about his experience of becoming a more radicalized, “scorched-earth” conservative on his campus, driven by a confluence of events including being enrolled in one of the, “puritanically progressive campuses that alienate conservative students from their liberal peers a...
One of the biggest drivers of political polarization in the U.S. today is the perception gap. This is the difference between how extreme many of us on the left and right perceive the members of the opposite camp to be in terms of their political attitudes and actions—versus where those members actually stand on the issues. The real problem with thi...
During times of more extreme polarization, the pull towards ingroup conformity can be a powerful force. Those who dare to challenge the group party line are often met with anger, resentment, even shunning. Studieshave found that intentionally assigning group members to the role of “Complicator” (or devil’s advocate) can help. Though, it is importan...
Activities. Give students a few minutes to reflect upon and define for themselves the meaning of the word 'courage.'. Have students share and discuss their various definitions of courage. Ask students to distinguish between differing types of courage i.e. physical, entrepreneurial, and political courage. Discuss with them the following questions:
May 15, 2017 · L ast week, President Obama received the John F. Kennedy Profiles in Courage Award for his many acts of political courage over the last eight years in office. The President embodies the definition ...
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In an unflinching look at issues that widen the political divide in the US, journalist and editor Bari Weiss highlights why courage is the most important virtue in today's polarized world. She shares examples of people who have spoken up in the face of conformity and silence — and calls on all of us to say what we believe. (Followed by a Q&A with head of TED Chris Anderson)
Before sharing the quote, introduce students to educator and activist Parker Palmer and explore the meaning of the word courage. Tell students they will learn about the work of Parker Palmer, an author, educator, and activist who focuses on issues in education, leadership, and social change. The quote from Palmer mentions Rosa Parks.
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Oct 27, 2023 · Political courage is not about repudiating a formerly held, intense view on public policy. Changing your mind doesn’t strike most Americans as courageous, even if done on national television. One reason we celebrate political courage is because it remains very rare, 67 years after John F. Kennedy wrote Profiles in Courage. It’s about ...
