Sunday, January 25, 2026A Wake-Up Call We Can't Keep Snoozing
Originally published on Substack. Shared here for broader access.Yesterday, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, another American protester was killed—this time by a federal CBP officer.That fact alone deserves...
Friday, January 23, 2026When Power Forgets Itself
Originally published on Substack. Shared here for broader access.When Power Forgets ItselfOver the past week, two stories—one out of Minnesota, another out of Portland, Maine—have lodged themselves un...
Tuesday, January 13, 2026Unity Without Erasure (Excerpt)
This reflection is part of my ongoing work on civic renewal, depolarization, and what I call Courageous Citizenship — engaging disagreement without losing our shared humanity.America is struggling rig...
Wednesday, December 31, 2025America Is Great Because WE Are Good
Originally published on Substack. Republished here for archival and reference purposes.America Is Great Because WE Are Good-Trust, Liberty, and the Moral Center of the RepublicAmerica is great not bec...
Thursday, August 28, 2025Truth Over Tribalism: Why Misinformation Hurts Us All
Truth Over Tribalism: Why Misinformation Hurts Us All I’m a self-proclaimed redneck. I own guns. I hunt. I shoot for sport. I believe in the Second Amendment and the right to defend oneself and one’s ...
Monday, August 18, 2025Join Us in Philadelphia on 9/5/2025
Dear Friends,Hosting Derate the Hate and working with Braver Angels has taught me something simple but not easy: the conversations we least want to have are often the ones that matter most. I’ve had m...
Wednesday, August 13, 2025Embracing Pluralism: A Conversation on American Identity and Unity
🌟 Are you concerned about how immigration, cultural pluralism, and religious diversity are shaping the fabric of our country?In a time when division and polarization often dominate the headlines, the...
Friday, July 18, 2025 Embracing Thick Citizenship: A Path to Healing Divides
In today’s polarized climate, the meaning of citizenship often feels reduced to voting and venting. But in Episode 270 of the Derate The Hate podcast, Dr. Bill Doherty—renowned therapist and co-founde...
Wednesday, July 16, 2025Cultivating Civil Discourse and Social Cohesion: Lessons from Rich Harwood on Derate the Hate
Cultivating Civil Discourse and Social Cohesion: Lessons from Rich Harwood on Derate the HateOn a recent episode of the Derate the Hate podcast, I had the privilege of speaking with Rich Harwood, foun...
Wednesday, December 18, 2024Dr. Jay Bhattacharya Will Rebuild Trust in Public Health
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya Will Rebuild Trust in Public HealthBy Wilk WilkinsonDecember 17, 2024Just weeks before President-elect Trump announced that Dr. Jay Bhattacharya would be his nominee to lead the N...
Wednesday, November 20, 2024What is a Recess Appointment and How Long Does It Last?
A recess appointment to an executive branch cabinet position is **not permanent** and requires Senate approval to last beyond a specific period. Under the U.S. Constitution, the President can make rec...
Friday, July 5, 2024Resilience and Renewal: My Journey, and Reflection, Through Independence Days
Resilience and Renewal: My Journey, and Reflection, Through Independence DaysIndependence Day, celebrated on the Fourth of July, marks the anniversary of the United States' Declaration of Independence...
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