“We often hear about how we need to be more tolerant: to make room for people, ideas, and actions with which we may not agree. This is a prerequisite for a functional democracy. But tolerance alone is not sufficient; it allows us to accept others without engaging with them, to feel smug and self-satisfied without challenging the boundaries within which too many of us live.”
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What Unites Us: Reflections on Patriotism
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Dan Rather
Dan Rather is a renowned American journalist, known for his significant contributions to the television news industry. Throughout his career, he held several key positions, including the role of CBS News anchor, and became a iconic figure in American television news during the 1970s and 1980s. more
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