Solutions for the Underaffiliated

Maybe no universal income, but the unAmerican white rage is the elephant in the room.

--  Who gets a universal basic income? Oops! Maybe it's not universal.
--  The roots of the donkey and elephant as mascots
-- What is your United States? Hope or Revenge and Rage to make a nation better. 
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The Free Speech You Want to Take Away | 9 Tricks to Win | They Aren't Taking Your Job

-- We seem to want to limit other people's speech even though we say it's foundational to democracy.
-- 9 actions to take to get out of your rut, and become more successful and happy.
-- Immigrants are still not taking anyone's job, but we need to pay them more so they spend money to boost the economy and not just make their employers rich. 
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All Americans want freedom and opportunity, right? Why are we divided?

USA! USA! means cheers for the uber-diverse women's Olympic gold medal team and Donald Trump.
One nation, divided but we all want freedom and opportunity. What's the problem, how do we unify the United States?
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The Parents of Misogynists | America's Ignorant Defiance Disorder | Bring Back Vocations

Misogyny begins at home and mons and dads help. Maybe it's time to reflect.
Ignorant defiance disorder is usually visible in adolescents. What if an entire nation is behaving like angry 15-year-olds with no accountability?
Vocations -- what teachers, social workers, nurses, fire fighters, journalists do -- you know, the people who care for our health, safety,  and knowledge are underpaid and marginalized. We need to raise our voices and give them the praise and money they deserve.
https://ericjcarrig.podbean.com/e/the-parents-of-misogynists-americas-ignorant-defiance-disorder-bring-back-vocations/
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Just when we need more civility, the left and right attack humanity's lessons!

Why are the left and right crushing the humanities when religious leaders wanted to use them to teach kids to be better citizens?
We spoke with Jeremy Philips, a humanities instructor, who explains why the humanities makes democracies stronger. Meanwhile the left and right crush lessons about being human with their agendas for individual rights and profit, which just lead to incivility. Not working.
Listen live at 11 AM, Mondays: www.ashevillefm.org and enjoy the tunes that fill the rest of our hour-long show -- or get the Asheville FM app.
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A hopeful alternative to toxic politics for the good of our democratic republic.

The path to a collaborative government and civil society is to listen, speak our mind, and accept that we can disagree and still work together.
Braver Angels www.braverangels.org, teaches politicians and regular folks to listen and respond in productive ways to build back a society that isn't sucked into social and national media's hyper-inflammatory speech.
We spoke with three regional leaders, representing the left, right, and independents. They all got along. They are building a path for the health of humanity. 

Angry White Men are not Patriots | How a community took on high rent | AI tells how to get along

Angry White Men are not Patriots and their energy should be turned to good: They are sad folks who are afraid that the government -- and women and people of color -- have marginalized them and receive benefits they don't deserve, so they must fight back. Meanwhile the left is the party that supports their wealth and opportunity.
How a community took on high rents: Unaffordable rent is common across the United States. Check out what one small community is doing to be to cut down evictions and improve the quality of life.
AI tells how to get along; I was fed up so Googled how we can we get along. AI gave a sadly simple set of actions. Folks, we need to get it together.
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We need different leaders to solve immigration / Cold Feet; Weather Made Clear; Ancient Dating / Will only the rich get cops?

We need different leaders to solve immigration: Learn how both sides have valid points about immigration, but our just et us down.
 
Fun facts in a murky world: Origins of cold feet; What weather terms really mean; Ancient dating was worse than today.
 
Will only the rich get cops? As fewer cops get sworn in, private security is booming, which more people won't feel safe.
 
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How to run to, not from, life / Don't judge: Everyone loves conspiracies but let's love them less / What makes success? You. Learn how

-- Whether it's a job, a relationship or a government, let's run to a future, not from a past. Here's a five-point approach to figuring out what's next for you.
 
-- We are all open to conspiracy theories. No judgment. But let's use facts and experts to help navigate the myths, hopes, dreams and facts.
 
-- What makes someone successful? Talent? Resources? a love for something you can't resist? Maybe all, but there's a price for each.
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Let's remember civility along with those who died for our nation

— Memorial Day is about dying for the United States. It’s not about glory or even patriotism. Sometimes it’s dying to do something that has nothing to do with a justice or freedom. It’s just as important to remember that people died to protect our principles as it is to remember that some of those principles are flawed.
— Americans know that our politicians are uncivil. We know we are uncivil. Withdrawing is leaving the worst to do the talking. They are … loudly. Yes, it's like the end of Rome. Listen and learn how to do something about it.
 
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