I could not be more honored to be speaking at the Braver Angels convention this year in Kenosha on June 28. Braver Angels brings together liberals and conservatives across the nation so we can hear how the other side thinks and find our common ground. I'd love to see you there:

Wonderful thread from Skyler Adleta about the JD Vance rally in Middletown today.

Me: Hey, can we actually have a serious and respectful debate about immigration? Braver Angels: Yes, join us this Sat with four experts who have differing views: Sohrab Ahmari Jennie Murray gabypacheco1 Jim Robb @NatImmForum NumbersUSA TheDream.US eventbrite.com/e/998712394657…"

Should be an interesting debate.

“'We moved here a year and a half ago,' [the mom] says. 'And we don’t know anybody. I don’t even know how to talk to anyone anymore.'” Amber Lapp on the state of neighboring. Also, this piece is just delightful to read. americancompass.org/on-the-state-o…

Similar to Leann and Tonya, most Americans do not have cut and dry opinions about abortion, and the conflict of conviction is sincere and deep. ifstudies.org/blog/with-abor… Amber Lapp

I would like to congratulate my great friend Jay Bhattacharya on his nomination by Donald J. Trump to lead the NIH . He is truly one of the greatest and most genuine people I know and I’m honored to call him my friend!

How will the MAGA/MAHA marriage work exactly? Does Pres Trump prioritize health all that much? thank you to Batya Ungar-Sargon for joining this conversation! Thanks to Braver Angels for the introduction! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mag…

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This is a really special essay from Amber Lapp, bringing to life the reality that underlies all the devastating data about deaths of despair and the declining fortunes of young men. Commonplace If you read one thing today... commonplace.org/2025/03/27/ame…

Wilk Wilkinson (host of 𝑫𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑯𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒑𝒐𝒅𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒕) and Dr. Francis Collins (former head of NIH) disagree on how we should've handled COVID. That's exactly why they began talking to one another. Grateful to have their incredible story featured on PBS News. 👇 pbs.org/newshour/show/…

I’m beyond excited to officially join the @BraverAngels staff this month as Director of Media Systems & Operations! From blue-collar roots to bridge-building with 𝑫𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑯𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒑𝒐𝒅𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒕 — this is a dream come true. Thanks to all who’ve supported the journey. 🙏 #BraverAngels

Today, we brought together leaders from 16 bipartisan organizations. This is the beginning of an effort to build the bipartisan community in D.C. and throughout America — to get things done and make our nation stronger! Thank you for joining us, No Labels With Honor Action

This is spot on. It's why I helped to start Braver Angels. It's not about moving to the center; it's about courageous connections to keep our republic.

My late friend and @BraverAngels founding member Greg Smith, a strong Trump voter, wrote this after the attempted assassination of Trump. It is relevant today. "For good to come from this evil act." focolaremedia.com/magazine/conte…

In his First Inaugural Address in 1861, during a time of deep national division, President Lincoln urged Americans to “appeal to the better angels of our nature.” Over 150 years later, Braver Angels was founded on that same ideal, the courage to bridge partisan divides. Today, I

What an honor it was to be part of this "Constituents Conversation on Immigration" with my Congressman, Congressman Greg Landsman, and a small group of red and blue constituents sharing points of agreement on immigration.

Big things coming for Braver Angels in 2026, our nation's 250th birthday and our 10th birthday at Braver Angels. Consider a gift this #GivingTuesday.