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Protect Our Fragile Democracy

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By Melinda Burrelljust now, Melinda Burrell, David Daley, John Kiriakou
| LA Progressive Verified
The threats became much more specific, much more graphic, and included not just me by name but included members of my family…” This is how Al Schmidt, the former City Commissioner of Philadelphia and a Republican member of the election board, described the intimidation he faced during and after the 2020 election. He’s not alone. Nearly one in five local election officials say they are likely to leave their jobs before the 2024 Presidential election, according to a recent Brennan Center survey.
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Research Shows We Can Talk Across Our Political Divides

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By Melinda Burrelljust now, Melinda Burrell, William Astore, Roger Ray
| LA Progressive Verified
As we look at the pictures from Uvalde, Buffalo, and other mass shootings, we’re having agonized conversation. It seems inconceivable that “the other side” could look at those same photos yet reach utterly different conclusions about their meanings. I’ve been researching how liberals and conservatives experience talking across our divide.
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Neuroscience Tips for Navigating Uncertain Times: Eat a Cookie?

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By Melinda Burrell, Danny Haiphong, Neuroscience Tips, Melinda Burrelljust now
| LA Progressive Verified
This plate of cookies is for us, but that one is for the neighbors.” My brother and I had just gotten home for Christmas vacation, and Mom was catching us up on preparations. Even as an adult, I loved this. Suddenly, I saw my brother grab a cookie. “Mom!” I heard myself wail. “Andy just took a cookie from the neighbors’ plate!” Photo by Vicky Hladynets on Unsplash My family burst out laughing. I clapped my hands over my mouth.
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