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“If we can change ourselves, we can change the world. We're not the victims of the world we see, we're the victims of the way we see the world. This is the essence of Compassionate Listening: seeing the person next to you as a part of yourself.”

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Dennis Kucinich
Dennis Kucinich

Dennis Kucinich is a former U.S. Representative from Ohio, born on October 8, 1946. He is recognized for his progressive politics and his tenure as the mayor of Cleveland, Ohio from 1977 to 1979. Kucinich has been a vocal advocate for peace, social justice, and environmental issues throughout his political career. more

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