A Way to Tamp Down the Toxic Politics of National Identity Rather than end our uncivil war, our efforts to find a shared American identity have left us more divided than ever. In the search for unity, we should look to a revived focus on local identity. Jay Ruckelshaus, University of Oxford | March 10, 2021 | Opinion
A central promise of the calls for unity that now saturate our public sphere is that a renewed focus on American identity not partisan identity will usher in a more humane politics. If only we could remember our shared national identity, it is said, we could reduce polarization and end what President Biden has called our uncivil war. Numerous well-funded initiatives with this goal in mind have sprung up, such as the Aspen Institute s Citizenship and American Identity Program, whose aim is to promote a shared sense of national identity.
A Way to Tamp Down the Toxic Politics of National Identity
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The Washington University in St. Louis community is invited to an online discussion exploring a new proposal aimed at creating more jobs in the St. Louis region during the coming decade.
The STL 2030 Jobs Plan, currently in draft form, focuses on inclusive growth throughout the St. Louis region. It was compiled after international economic development expert Bruce Katz conducted extensive research and interviews. The draft plan calls for the St. Louis metropolitan community to make a commitment to create more high-quality job opportunities while also ensuring all residents have access to those opportunities.
Community, civic, nonprofit and economic leaders including various members of the Washington University community served on committees to help develop the data-driven plan. Now, leaders seek input from across the university during an online discussion from noon-1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1.
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