Benjamin Khouri

Unity’s definition is too often inspected under a microscope—or rather a macroscope—of division among differing groups at a grand scale, lacking little attention to the methods by which unity arrives among all groups, such as those characterized by an overlapping interest, belief, healing wound, or relationship. Even more so, all forms of unity—whether it is nations or neighbors—share a common thread of connection which permits for a sustainable agreement. Read More

By: Hee Na Cho, Class of 2025 When it comes to unity, the question often asked usually does not concern its definition; rather, many choose to consider the question, “Why are we polarized?” As a freshman with no extensive knowledge on political science, I would have trouble explaining where unity… Read More

By: Brennan Cegelka, Class of 2023  On the day America declared its independence from Great Britain, the Continental Congress tasked three of our most esteemed Founding Fathers – Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, with creating the first seal of the United States. While the seal they proposed ultimately… Read More

By: Daniel Baisier, Class of 2022 Unity: it seemed to be the Biden campaign’s favorite word. Since January, it has also become a subject of mockery by Biden’s critics. When Congress passed a $1.9 trillion COVID stimulus bill along party lines and when Biden took jabs at Republican-backed changes to… Read More

I’ve learned to have a thick skin and manage the most-disrespectful callers with what Barbara Boxer would call the ‘Art of Tough,’ that is, responding to constituent concerns with both politeness and fearlessness. Ivelisse Porroa-Garcia Policy Director, U.S. Congressional Hispanic Caucus, and President, Congressional Hispanic Staff Association Friends… Read More

  This event broadcast September 2021, featuring:   Jeremy Hayes: Senior Professional Staff Member and Adviser to Ranking Member Rob Portman (R-OH), Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee Ivelisse Porroa-Garcia: Director of Government Affairs, Ferox Strategies; former… Read More

Project co-chair Samar Ali speaks to the Franklin, TN community on "Common Values, Shared Future: The Pathway to Unity" Read More