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​ ​ Today I heard a story that broke my heart. It was told by Maury Giles, the new CEO of Braver Angels, an organization devoted to depolarizing our politics. But his story wasn’t about the organization. It was deeply personal. ​ Maury and his wife Jody (the widow of his best friend), have ten children between them, all adults now. They stay in touch by way of a family chat, called “The Vibe” that unexpectedly blew up last September, after Charlie Kirk was assassinated just 2

Ira Spornova is a villain on a mission This week, Summit Stages is launching its first contest! When we officially launch our Eyes Wide Open we-course (a hybrid learning model where you take an e-course together, as a group), we want to have some swag – starting with a T-shirt and some decals.. The we-course is important in and of itself, and we want to build buzz around Eyes Wide Open, The Musical. Our plan is to bring the musical to some school and community stages in the f

Meet Samuel Carter, 25, the newly hired history professor at Hallelujah College. It’s 1950, and Hallelujah is expanding to meet the demands of educating young WWII veterans. Samuel, a Quaker, served as a medic. His heroic record, impressive academic credentials, clean-cut appearance, and quiet charisma all make him a no-brainer choice for filling out the faculty. But that’s because nobody bothered to read his master's thesis.

According to music historian Ted Gioia, society leans toward its own self-destruction by dividing into enemy factions. But music is a mighty tool that can help us reconnect. It's not just theory. I saw it in practice this week in my tiny town's elementary school gymnasium.