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As the election approaches, many of us are deeply focused on the outcome. Which direction will our nation go? No matter the result, here at Paths to Understanding, we know our work remains. In his book Upswing, Robert Putnam presents a revealing list of key factors that contribute to a strong and unified nation: His…

As I sit at my desk, I have a picture of PTU’s founders, Rabbi Levine and Father Treacy, before me and another one behind me. One I see on my office wall, and one I see whenever I’m recording video messages about PTU’s mission. It has now been two years since Father Treacy was received…

Fifty percent of people in the United States report feeling lonely. Groups are disconnected from one another and trust between us is low. Seventy-five percent of Americans are concerned about the future of our democracy. Alarmingly, four percent say they are ready to use political violence to “save the nation.” Yet, something is happening in…

Years ago, I watched a video about how movements begin. It showed a man dancing wildly at the Gorge Amphitheater near Vantage, WA. The video highlights the power of the first followers. I call them the second and third leaders. If the man dancing with abandon is alone, he’s just a loner. But when the…