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Honored to be interviewed by @drsanjaygupta about how to manage the acute political tensions in our lives. Dr. G.'s genuine curiosity, openness and critical thinking models how we all might best show up in these times. cnn.com/audio/podcasts…

Thanks to @bretbaier for the fantastic conversation. We’re in the final stages of picking our next president but we’re missing the most important issue: which candidate is going to heal our divisions, prevent further violence, and solve problems with the other side. The answer is whichever candidate treats the other side with dignity.  You can score speech with us at dignityindex.us. And you can also be part of the change from a culture of contempt to one of dignty. Our country depends on it and our families do too (mine especially!)

Help improve the Dignity Index; take this survey: mailchi.mp/unite/your-inp… @TheDignityIndex

The BYU Law community gathered yesterday evening for our 2024 Founders Day Dinner with special guest speaker @tpyfer. Thank you, Tami, for your excellent remarks!

I’m with our team at UNITE and with people around the world who are shocked and shaken by the attempted shooting of Donald Trump and the loss of life and injuries that followed. Thankfully, former president Trump appears to be okay. Thank God. Sudden and violent attacks shake my sense of safety and remind me of some of the most terrifying experiences of my life. I grieve for the lost and grieve too for those who survive. A bullet can pierce a body but also pierce the peace in our hearts. I am sorry. I hope all Americans will do whatever they can to reduce the tension and risk of violence in our country. Our team has chosen to promote a dignity movement. Our Dignity movement has a simple message: when we disagree, try to treat others with dignity. Treating others with dignity is a way of easing tensions and solving problems. And it’s also a way of signaling to everyone that violence is a failure. It’s a failure of our relationships, a failure of our culture, and a failure of the human spirit. I hope it’s a message that resonates today. I will pray for Donald Trump and for those who love him today. And I will pray for those who protect him. And I will pray for those who died and are wounded. And equally, I will commit to doing my best to treat everyone with dignity. It’s a lesson I learned from Special Olympics athletes. And from my own family. And from losses in my life. And from my faith. I think it’s the most important message for our shaken and wounded country today.

@antore_stima @TheDignityIndex @TimShriver @tpyfer @AEI Watch for an announcement next week!

@TheDignityIndex @TimShriver @tpyfer @TheCallToUnite @AEI Wow. What a thought-provoking question. I remember you mentioned about a platform that you are working on. Is it demo available already ? I am more than interested to be among its early adopters ,

If the premise of democracy is civility of difference, how much do your daily actions serve a democratic ideal? #civility #respect #America @TimShriver @tpyfer @TheCallToUnite @AEI

The political health of the country could be summarized by the extent to which we believe in our capacity to solve problems. @TimShriver @tpyfer @TheCallToUnite @KemGardnerInst @UUtah

Where do your interactions fall on the continuum between dignity and contempt? #respect #america #civility @TimShriver @tpyfer @TheCallToUnite @BoydMatheson @KSL5TV

Choosing a decidedly different direction in this age of rage and season of unreason. @TheCallToUnite @TimShriver @tpyfer shows.audiocdn.com/s/bonneville/i…

Tune in to @KSL5TV today to hear from @UUtah Impact Scholar @TimShriver to discuss the Dignity Index. @TheCallToUnite

My work with @SpecialOlympics taught me about the profound dignity inherent in every human being. When we honor that dignity, we bring out the best in others and ourselves. @GovStitt is a leader with the same message for Oklahoma and our country. @TheDignityIndex @TheCallToUnite

“The danger this year isn’t primarily economic or political or cultural but how we’re seeing each other. So, what if by facing the real crisis, 2024 could be a year of creativity and healing?” #dignity #politics #elections2024

“The biggest problem we have is not that we agree too little, it’s that we have too many problems treating each other with decency and respect when we disagree. That contempt pulls us apart as a nation.” @arthurbrooks

Do you see political diversity as a source of strength? #politics #civility #newamericanspirit #newpatriotism #respect #american @thecalltounite @tpyfer @TimShriver

Disagreement is fundamental to positive civic engagement...and it's messy. How can you #disagreebetter? We have some ideas, starting our adaptation of @drdonnahicks 10 Elements of Dignity. Thanks to @TheDignityIndex for sharing these in their resources. #HerbertHelps #utpol

Could your campus use more #dignity? Students for Dignity is a pilot club at the University of Utah that encourages students to self-reflect and engage in civic activities with respect. Visit dignityindex.us to learn more.

I believe everyone has a right to be here and a right to be heard. Even if they don’t share our point of view, it’s their country too. #politics #wordsmatter #civility #newpatriotism

Everybody has the power…!

@GovHerbert teaches that good policy comes from communication, collaboration, and coordination. Disagree vocally but respectfully. Avoid personal insults and focus on the issue. Listen intentionally and with a mind to work together. #thursdaythoughts #utpol #disagreebetter

“There has been some question over whether or not the governor of the state of Utah would welcome the president of a different party. I think it's insane that we are having those conversations in our country today.” — Gov. Spencer Cox (R-UT) ahead of Biden's speech in Utah