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"It’s important to vote your entire ballot – which means educating yourself about all the races. For the less publicized contests, this can turn into a research project. It takes time, but it’s critical to our democracy to make your vote count – particularly where it will have the most impact." Prepare to go to the polls with these tips from Margot Habiby, Deputy Director of Communications at the Bush Institute. https://lnkd.in/gWKtQ7Xh

What can Paw Patrol teach us about democracy? Chris Walsh, Director of Global Policy at the Bush Institute, discusses the democratic missteps in the hit children’s TV show and the avenues we can use in our local communities to ensure our voices are heard. https://lnkd.in/gjZmVghu

"Inclusivity in military narratives is not just a matter of fairness – it’s essential for effective leadership." - D'Juan Wilcher, Deputy Director of Veterans and Military Families at the George W. Bush Institute. Read how raising awareness of diverse narratives within the military not only challenges the norm but leads to a greater understanding of our nation's veterans.

North Korean troops in Russia reveal Putin's desperation, says Bush Institute Executive Director David J. Kramer. Watch the Two-Minute Take: https://lnkd.in/gH7CyntR

October 24 is World Polio Day. In Afghanistan, the disease is still endemic -- and the Taliban is manipulating polio vaccine campaigns. It's time for the global community to act, writes Natalie Gonnella-Platts. https://lnkd.in/gD5Bqzmw

A balanced diet at the dinner table has a variety of foods -- and a balanced news diet has a variety of sources, write Christopher Walsh and William McKenzie: "We do ourselves and our democracy a disservice when we turn only to sources that mirror our own views of the world or when we dismiss news organizations or journalists because they provide perspectives we don’t like. "We should prefer media outlets that respect audiences enough to provide nuanced reporting, thoughtful analysis and important context. Or that don’t just offer what they think we want to hear. That will lessen the chance we’ll be trapped within an echo chamber of information." https://lnkd.in/gN2Jmrrw

📣 Applications for the Bush Institute's #StandTo Veteran Leadership Program are now open through Jan. 5! The program is aimed at leaders from across the nation – including civilians, veterans, military spouses, and active military – who are addressing the most challenging issues facing veterans and military families. Learn more and apply at the link below. https://lnkd.in/erzhieCk

OCT. 28 at 6:30 PM: Purpose Beyond the White House: A Conversation on the Post-Presidency. Jared Cohen, author of Life After Power: Seven Presidents and Their Search for Purpose Beyond the White House, and Dr. Jeffrey A. Engel, author and founding David Gergen Director of the Center for Presidential History at Southern Methodist University, headline a conversation on the post-presidency that will be filled with both insights from history and memorable stories. President Bush, whose Chief of Staff Freddy Ford will moderate the conversation, is one of the presidents featured in Cohen’s book. Your ticket purchase includes entry to the event and conversation at the Bush Center. Add-ons are available for purchase when you register for the event including pre-signed copies of the book, Life After Power: Seven Presidents and Their Search for Purpose Beyond the White House. Reserve your seat today: https://lnkd.in/g25uRuty

GAPP is made stronger by the contributions of each one of our 70+ members. Read the latest installment of our Member Spotlight blog series, featuring Hannah Johnson, the Program Manager of Global Policy at the George W. Bush Institute: https://ow.ly/YQi450TLb8u George W. Bush Presidential Center

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