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Caroline M. Tervo

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Barbecue and Nation Building

But the sadness I feel about the outcome of this election is not greater than the sadness I feel about the prospect of a country divided, unable to speak to one another because of our political beliefs.


Learning Democracy

Some of the most pressing issues facing our democracy are playing out in our own neighborhoods, all around us, at the local level.


The Cost of a Vote

But cost of a vote is bigger than just the numbers. There is inherent value in voting, and a moral price we pay when we do not.


Endeavoring to Shoulder the Moon and Stars

As a leader like Harry Truman showed us, no one is ever truly prepared to be president. But they can try.


Stop Rubbernecking Through the 2016 Election

Everyone else has slowed down to pay attention to the wreck; I guess I should take a look too.